Agriculture Dept. News

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Agriculture Department recently convened a half-day workshop at the Backstage Restaurant and Lounge in Roche Caiman on March 5th. Bringing together representatives from Pest Control companies and officials from Health and Community Development, the workshop aimed to foster collaborative discussions on strategies to manage and control the infestation of the “Golden Apple Leaf Beetle” […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]The Department of Agriculture wishes to inform the general public about the recent identification of a beetle species that poses a threat to golden apple trees Spondias dulcis (frisiter). The beetle, preliminary identified as Podontia quatuordecimpunctata commonly known as leaf beetle, was first observed feeding on golden apple trees in the Bel Air area

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Seychelles and Malaysia have a strong bilateral foreign relationship which has continually helped to promote the cooperation between the two countries in different Governmental sectors. The Honorary Consul of Malaysia Mr. Kabilan Muniandy was on a working mission in the Seychelles. As part of his mission, Mr. Kabilan Muniandy and three other experts from

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Indian Ocean Commission, (COI), in collaboration with its partners launches its first (FETP-Frontline training) Frontline Epidemiology Training Program in Seychelles, this was held at the backstage Restaurant and Lounge, Roche Caiman on the 22nd to the 26th January 2024. This has been the first block of training in a series, leading to the Diploma.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]In a compassionate response to the aftermath of the severe flooding that struck on December 7, Minister Flavien Joubert conducted a poignant visit on December 27 to farmers grappling with the devastating consequences. Accompanied by key officials including Mr. Keven Nancy, the Principal Secretary of the Agriculture Department, Ms. Linetta Joubert, Chief Officer, and

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1702643518560{padding-bottom: -10px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1702643541705{padding-bottom: -10px !important;}”]The Agriculture Department in partnership with the Indian Ocean Commission conducted an entomological training which was held on the 4th to the 6th December 2023 at EX BBC training room of the Grand Anse Mahe office. The aim of the training was to provide individuals with hands on-