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🌿 Recognizing the Dedicated Housekeeping Team of the Agriculture Department.This afternoon, Principal Minister for Fishe...
25/09/2026

🌿 Recognizing the Dedicated Housekeeping Team of the Agriculture Department.

This afternoon, Principal Minister for Fisheries, Agriculture and Blue Economy, Wallace Cosgrow, joined the Management Team of the Agriculture Department in recognizing and appreciating the hard work and dedication of the Department’s housekeeping staff.

Eleven housekeepers received a token of appreciation from the Minister in recognition of their valuable contribution to the smooth running of the Department.

Their work often happens behind the scenes, but their dedication, commitment, and effort certainly do not go unnoticed. ❤️

The occasion also provided an opportunity for the Minister and Management Team to spend some time with the housekeepers, chat with them, and express gratitude for the important role they play every day.

"Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Your contribution is truly valued!" 👏

🌱 Agriculture Insurance Survey Underway.The Agriculture Department is preparing to conduct an "Agriculture Insurance Sur...
25/09/2026

🌱 Agriculture Insurance Survey Underway.

The Agriculture Department is preparing to conduct an "Agriculture Insurance Survey" to gather information on farmers’ experiences, needs, and views regarding agricultural insurance.

A training session for the enumerators is being held today at the Fairview Meeting Room to prepare them for the upcoming fieldwork.

Next week, the team will undertake its quarterly visit to Praslin, where the enumeration will begin and will be conducted over two days.

The following week, enumerators will be mobilized across Mahé to start the survey.

The survey will cover 25 farms from each Agricultural Region. The information collected will help provide a better understanding of farmers’ needs and support future planning for agricultural risk management and insurance.

🤝 Your participation matters. Together, we can strengthen support for Seychelles’ farmers.

🕊️ PAUSE FOR A MOMENT OF PEACE🕊️This morning, officers of the Agriculture Department came together to take part in the "...
21/09/2026

🕊️ PAUSE FOR A MOMENT OF PEACE🕊️

This morning, officers of the Agriculture Department came together to take part in the "Pause for a Moment of Peace" campaign.

It was a meaningful moment of reflection, a time to pause, reconnect, and reflect on what peace truly means to each one of us.

Peace begins with each of us. It grows through understanding, kindness, respect, and our willingness to stand together.

🤝 "Today, we stand together for peace!"🕊️

ATANSYON FERMYE – AVEK GRO LAPLI KI PE PERSISTE.Departman Lagrikiltir pe enform tou fermye ki pe fer fas avek gro lapli,...
09/09/2026

ATANSYON FERMYE – AVEK GRO LAPLI KI PE PERSISTE.

Departman Lagrikiltir pe enform tou fermye ki pe fer fas avek gro lapli, ki kapab persiste pandan bann semenn ki pe vini, pou pran bann prekosyon neseser pou protez zot laferm, lekipman, prodwi ek zannimo.

🌿 Netway drenaz
Asire ki tou drenaz i byen netwaye e retir tou bann debri, pou permet delo sirkile byen e anpes delo akimile lo laferm.

👨🌾 Avan agrandi drenaz
Avan fer okenn travay pou agrandi oubyen modifye drenaz lo laferm, fer sir ki zot kontakte Zofisye Ekstansyon dan zot rezyon pou ganny gidans lo meyer fason pou fer sa travay.

⚡ Fer atansyon avek elektrisite
Evite bann difil oubyen lekipman elektrik ki kapab antre an kontak avek delo pandan linondasyon, akoz sa i kapab prezant en gran danze.

🏠 Vizit zot landrwa stokaz
Asire ki tol ek twa zot stor pa koule, pou anpes delo antre e andomaz lekipman ek lezot inputs laferm.

🧪 Stor kemikal ek fertilizers dan en landrwa an sekirite
Asire ki tou kemikal, lekipman spray ek fertilizers i ganny mete lo bann letazer ase o, dan en landrwa kot zot pa pou ganny afekte avek delo oubyen linondasyon.

🐄 Protez manze zannimo
Stor tou manze zannimo dan en landrwa ase o pou anpes li ganny mouye oubyen andomaze pandan linondasyon. Kouver li avek en prela oubyen plastik pou gard li sek.

📞 Pou plis lenformasyon oubyen gidans, pa ezite kontakte nou zofisye lo: 2822505

🌱 REGIONAL MEETING ON GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGYStrengthening Seed Science through Nuclear and Biotechnology📍 Nairobi, K...
02/09/2026

🌱 REGIONAL MEETING ON GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
Strengthening Seed Science through Nuclear and Biotechnology
📍 Nairobi, Kenya | 📅 24–28 August 2026

High-quality seed is the foundation of productive agriculture, climate resilience, and food security. From 24 to 28 August 2026, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in collaboration with the Government of Kenya, convened a high-level regional meeting in Nairobi, bringing together key stakeholders from across Africa to strengthen seed science and systems.
The meeting brought together senior government officials, IAEA leadership, Centers of Excellence, National Agricultural Research Systems, universities, regulators, private-sector seed organizations, CGIAR centers and development partners.

Discussions focused on advancing the strategic use of genetics, biotechnology and peaceful nuclear technologies in seed breeding, seed health diagnostics, regulatory systems, quality assurance, capacity development and shared infrastructure.

The meeting featured keynote presentations, executive dialogues, technical sessions, moderated discussions and technical visits, culminating in a regional action agenda aimed at strengthening collaboration and accelerating innovation for resilient African seed systems.

Dr. Nelson Charles, Plant Pathologist at the Agriculture Department and Project Counterpart for the IAEA RAF5092 project, represented Seychelles.

Seychelles’ participation offers an important opportunity to strengthen regional collaboration, exchange technical knowledge, and explore innovative approaches that can contribute to stronger, more resilient agricultural production.

🌱 YOUTH HOPE CENTRE – PARTNERS & STAKEHOLDERS MEETING.On 19 August 2026, the Agriculture Department participated in a Pa...
24/08/2026

🌱 YOUTH HOPE CENTRE – PARTNERS & STAKEHOLDERS MEETING.

On 19 August 2026, the Agriculture Department participated in a Partners and Stakeholders Meeting on the proposed Youth Hope Centre, an initiative being developed by the Social Affairs Department in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Human Resources.

The Youth Hope Centre is envisioned as a secure and modern residential and alternative education facility aimed at supporting learners who require additional care and guidance. The Centre will provide care, protection, education, counselling and skills development, with a strong focus on behavioural modification and holistic development.

A key objective of the Centre is to support young people in successfully transitioning back into mainstream education, vocational pathways, employment programmes and other skills-development opportunities suited to their individual needs.

During the meeting, representatives from the Social Affairs Department, Ms. Adelaide and Ms. Cadeau, provided an overview of the Centre and explored potential areas of collaboration with the Agriculture Department.

The discussions focused on how the Agriculture Department can contribute to the Centre’s objectives, particularly by supporting opportunities for skills development, practical learning, exposure to agriculture, and pathways towards employment.

Dr. Charles will serve as the focal person on behalf of the Agriculture Department and will continue liaising with the Social Affairs Department on potential areas of collaboration.

🤝 Working together to create opportunities, build skills, and support young people towards a positive future.

🧪 ESCO BIOSAFETY CABINET TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONUnder the RAF 5089 Project, ESCO Biosafety Cabinet training was success...
24/08/2026

🧪 ESCO BIOSAFETY CABINET TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

Under the RAF 5089 Project, ESCO Biosafety Cabinet training was successfully conducted from 4–6 August 2026, strengthening local capacity in biosafety and laboratory equipment management.

The training was facilitated by two experts from Kenya and South Africa and brought together seven participants from the Ministry of Health, the private sector, and the Agriculture Department.

The three-day training focused on:
🔹 Safe operation and proper use of biosafety cabinets
🔹 Maintenance and equipment management
🔹 Biosafety procedures and best practices
🔹 Compliance with required biosafety and operational standards

Participants, who are directly involved in the operation and maintenance of the equipment, were trained and certified to ensure the safe and effective use of biosafety cabinets.

This initiative contributes to strengthening biosafety capacity, laboratory standards, and safe working practices in Seychelles. 🇸🇨

07/08/2026

📢 Atansyon tou bann fermye Livestock ki anrezistre!

Departman Lagrikiltir i oule enform tou fermye Livestock ki anrezistre ki bann mezir sibvansyon prodiksyon zannimo revize in vin anfors le 1 Out 2026.

Bann mezir revize in ganny konsevwar pou ranforsi prodiksyon elevaz lokal, amelyor sekirite alimanter, e siport soutenabilite lonterm sa sekter.

🐄 Kwa Ki Nouvo?

✅ Lentrodiksyon en sibvansyon 30% pour manze zannimo (limite 30% lo pri manze/sak dapre pri Avril 2026)

Par egzanp: Pour en sak 50kg manze starter poul ki kout SCR 500. Gouvernman pou kouver SCR 150, prodikter pou pey sa larestan balans SCR 350.00

✅ Logmantasyon 30% dan sibvansyon pour prodiksyon lavyann poul ek lavyann pork.

✅ Ogmantasyon sibvansyon labatwar pou ed bann fermye avek kou labatwar ek prosesis.

✅ Bann legzizans soumisyon claim in ganny met azour pou asir en prosesis pli vit e pli efikas.

Logmantasyon Sibvansyon lo Prodiksyon Karkas

Prodwi Vye Tarif Nouvo Tarif Logmantasyon
Lavyann Poul SCR 2.30/kg SCR 2.99/kg 30%
Lavyann Pork SCR 6.50/kg SCR 8.45/kg 30%

Logmantasyon Sibvansyon Labatwar

Prodwi Vye Tarif Nouvo Tarif
Pou touy poul SCR 4/kg SCR 5/kg
Pou touy koson SCR 300/pig SCR 400/pig

📌 Kondisyon Soumisyon Reklamasyon

Bann fermye i bezwen donn sa bann keksoz swivan ler zot pe soumet zot claim

• Konplet form reklamasyon sibvansyon

• Bann invoice relevan, bill of lading ek lezot dokiman neseser.

• Sertifika lasante/fitness sorti kot Lasante Piblik.

Silvouple Note ki:

• Tou seksyon form reklamasyon sibvansyon i bezwen ganny byen konplete e sinyen.

• Bann form claim ki pa konplet pa pou ganny prosese e pou ganny retournen kot fermye pou konplete.

• Fermye i bezwen annan en kart lanrezistreman/sertifika valid e azour avek Departman Lagrikiltir.

• Bann claim soumet par bann fermye avek lanrezistreman ki’n ekspire pa pou ganny prosese ziska ki lanrezistreman in ganny renouvle.

• Tou bann permi neseser, enkli bann permi prodiksyon zannimo kot i aplikab, i bezwen valid o moman soumisyon.

• Zis bann claim ki zwenn tou kriter kalifikasyon ki pou ganny laprouvasyon ek peyman.

• Okenn sonm ki’n ganny konfirmen ki dwa Departman Lagrikiltir pou ganny dedwir direkteman lo peyman reklamasyon sibvansyon ki’n ganny aprouve.

Sa bann linisyativ i reflekte langazman kontinyel Gouvernman pou siport bann prodikter zannimo lokal e batir en Sekter Lagrikiltir pli rezilyan pou Sesel.

Pou plis lenformasyon, silvouple kontakte Departman Lagrikiltir. 2724993, 2823604

06/08/2026

📢 Attention Registered Livestock Farmers!

The Agriculture Department wishes to inform all registered livestock farmers that the revised Livestock Production Subsidy Measures came into effect on 1st August 2026.

The revised measures are designed to strengthen local livestock production, improve food security, and support the long-term sustainability of the sector.

🐄 What's new?

✅ Introduction of a 30% animal feed subsidy (cap at 30% of the feed price/bag as per April 2026 price)
For example: For a 50kg bag of broiler starter feed at SCR 500. The Government will cover SCR 150; the producer will pay the balance of SCR 350.00
✅ 30% increase in the Carcass Throughput Subsidy for broiler and pork production.
✅ Increased Abattoir Subsidy to help farmers with slaughtering and processing costs.
✅ Updated claim submission requirements to ensure faster and more efficient processing.

Carcass Throughput Subsidy Increase

Product Previous Rate New Rate Increase
Broiler meat SCR 2.30/kg SCR 2.99/kg 30% increase
Pork meat SCR 6.50/kg SCR 8.45/kg 30% increase

Abattoir Subsidy Increase

Product Previous Rate New Rate
Broiler processing SCR 4/kg SCR 5/kg
Pig slaughtering SCR 300/pig SCR 400/pig

📌 Claim Submission Requirements

Farmers must provide the following when submitting their claim

1. Complete subsidy claim form

2. Relevant invoices, bill of lading, and other necessary documents.

3. Wholesomeness/fitness certificate from Public Health.

Please note that:

• All sections of the subsidy claim form must be properly completed and signed.

• Incomplete claim forms will not be processed and will be returned to the farmer for completion.

• Farmers must have a valid and up-to-date registration card/certificate with the Agriculture Department.

• Claims submitted by farmers with expired registration will not be processed until the registration has been renewed.

• All required permits, including livestock production permits where applicable, must be valid at the time of submission.

• Only claims meeting all eligibility criteria will proceed for approval and payment

• Any confirmed outstanding amount owed to the Agriculture Department will be deducted directly from the approved subsidy claim payment.

These initiatives reflect the Government's continued commitment to supporting local livestock producers and building a more resilient agricultural sector for Seychelles.

For further information, please contact the Agriculture Department. 2724993, 2823604

The Minister for Fisheries, Agriculture and Blue Economy this afternoon shared an overview of the revised livestock subs...
05/08/2026

The Minister for Fisheries, Agriculture and Blue Economy this afternoon shared an overview of the revised livestock subsidy measures during a press conference attended by all media.

Stay informed by following the full coverage on SBC 1, Telesesel, Seychelles NATION and Today newspaper.

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