ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Ltd.

  • About
    • History
    • Vision, Mission and Corporate Values
    • What We Do
    • Conservation
    • The IDC Team
    • Vacancies
    • Links
  • Islands
    • Alphonse
    • Assomption
    • Astove
    • Coetivy
    • Cosmoledo
    • Desnoeufs
    • Desroches
    • Farquhar
    • Marie Louise
    • Platte
    • Poivre
    • Providence
    • Remire
    • Silhouette
  • Services
    • Products
    • Aviation
    • Shipping & Boat Charter
    • Construction
    • Guest Houses
  • News
  • Contact
  • Gallery
  • Company Information
    • Annual Report 2014-2018
    • Directors Report and Financial Statements March 2018
    • Directors Report and Financial Statements March 2019
    • Landing permit for visiting yatchs
    • Organisational Structure
    • Outer Island Development Plan 2018-2023
    • Annual Report 2019
    • Annual Report 2020
    • ANNUAL REPORT 2021
  • About
    • History
    • Vision, Mission and Corporate Values
    • What We Do
    • Conservation
    • The IDC Team
    • Vacancies
    • Links
  • Islands
    • Alphonse
    • Assomption
    • Astove
    • Coetivy
    • Cosmoledo
    • Desnoeufs
    • Desroches
    • Farquhar
    • Marie Louise
    • Platte
    • Poivre
    • Providence
    • Remire
    • Silhouette
  • Services
    • Products
    • Aviation
    • Shipping & Boat Charter
    • Construction
    • Guest Houses
  • News
  • Contact
  • Gallery
  • Company Information
    • Annual Report 2014-2018
    • Directors Report and Financial Statements March 2018
    • Directors Report and Financial Statements March 2019
    • Landing permit for visiting yatchs
    • Organisational Structure
    • Outer Island Development Plan 2018-2023
    • Annual Report 2019
    • Annual Report 2020
    • ANNUAL REPORT 2021
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Coconut oil

Since 2012 IDC has been exporting raw coconut oil to Mombasa, where it is used mainly for cooking and lighting. In Seychelles, coconut oil is also used for cooking in some homes and for cosmetic purposes such as for hair care to remove dandruff and sooth dry scalps and skin. Coconut oil is also believed to have health benefits. IDC also sells coconut oil to local buyers, who use the oil to make scented soaps, candle and craft products.

Fish

The outer islands are rich in fish, the staple diet of Seychellois. Salted fish has been particularly important, providing a ready source of protein at times when sea or weather conditions may not permit access to fishing grounds. Today, IDC is exploring opportunities for aquaculture including for rabbitfish, yellowfin tuna, groupers, crabs and sea cucumber.
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Agricultural produce

Since the earliest days of IDC, agriculture has been an important economic activity  to ensure that our staff are as self-sufficient as possible and where practical to export produce to the main islands. Today, agriculture is also important in providing fresh produce to the staff and guests of resorts on the outer islands, where it can be difficult and expensive to supply  by sea and air.
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