SDG Investor Map - Seychelles 2023
Local Agricultural Production
Business Model
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Produce nutrient-dense crops in Seychelles, particularly
fruits and vegetables locally produced by smallholders
for local households and the hospitality industry. These
products comprise staple foods such as sweet potato,
cassava, breadfruit, and yam; fruits such as mango,
tomatoes, and papaya; vegetables and spices such as
moringa, lettuce and watercress, and other products
(including an option for combining with livestock production
of poultry, pork, and beef).
Use intensive agriculture techniques such as aeroponics
and hydroponics, notably for high-tech vertical farming in
Seychellois islands that go green in energy supply, and
climate-smart techniques such as drip irrigation, integrated
pest and disease management, conservation agriculture,
and improved drainage.
Development Need
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The country is heavily dependent (70%) on food imports for
domestic needs.
Shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian-
Ukrainian conflict are affecting food security further.
Addressing these development needs will contribute to
SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and
Infrastructure), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
Emerging Potential
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Sustainable agriculture could be developed in outer islands
with focus on specific crops including, onion, potato, carrot,
ginger garlic, vanilla and vanilla products, and coconut and
coconut products.
Around 400 smallholder farmers operate in Seychelles. If
policy and regulatory gaps are addressed, Seychelles can
substitute fruits and vegetable imports which amounted to
SR 509 million (USD 40M) in 2020.View entire presentation