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The Agricultural Sector is providing employment directly and indirectly to 3800 workers. Currently there are about 500 registered farms dispersed throughout the main islands - Mahe, Praslin and La Digue. The farms are involved in the production of fruits and vegetables, and the rearing of livestock. An overview of the Agriculture sector for 2007 Direct/ Indirect Employment creation (No): | 3800 | GDP contribution (agriculture & Forestry)% : | 1.3 % | Registered Farms (No): | 500 |
Local Production | Tones | Crops: | 10,000 | Livestock product : | 2135 |
Imports | Tones | Crops : | 7824 | Livestock products: | 2412 |
Source: CBS Annual Report 2006
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