2024

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Dr. Peter Chinwada,the International consultant for the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Project and the lead technical officer on behalf of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), visited Seychelles from 22nd to 26th July 2024. During his mission, Dr. Chinwada held meetings with the agricultural officials, visited farms and also met with the chaiman […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Yesterday morning, the Minister responsible for agriculture chaired the first meeting with the staff of the Seychelles Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture (SIAH). The focus was to enlighten them on the cabinet’s decision to assign co-management responsibilities of the institute to the Department of Agriculture and to establish a shared portfolio of management

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]With the view to improve dissemination and adoption of agriculture technologies in the SADC region, through collective efforts, a training was organized by the Centre for Coordination of Agriculture Research and Development for South Africa (CCARDESA) under the of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The workshop was held from the 20th to

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Seychelles participated in the Regional Consultation and Validation Workshop for Developing a Roadmap to Leverage Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization for Climate Smart Agriculture (SAM4CSA) in Southern Africa, held in Johannesburg, South Africa from the 14th to 16th May 2024. Representing Seychelles were Mr. Roy Govinden from the Agriculture Department within the Ministry of Agriculture,

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””]The Agriculture Department and the Seychelles Fire and Rescue Services Authority officials visited the Victoria Market Sir Selwyn Clark, today morning concerning certain reports and issues with the safety of the vendors and the public visiting the market place on the first floor of the building. The visit was to addressed on the

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]The Food Agriculture Organization (FAO)’s the technical division is emphasizing on the implementation of information data management platforms, for agriculture, food, and nutrition security in the Indian Ocean countries, including Seychelles. This is part of the regional project, SANOI, which started in 2021 and will end in 2025, and is funded by the

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] In honor of World Bee Day, the Department of Agriculture in Seychelles orchestrated a buzzing event that brought together local honey producers and breeders for a captivating showcase of their products. Held at Camion Hall today, the mini fair was a vibrant affair graced by the esteemed presence of the Minister for