Site Belvedere

Site Belvedere is an agricultural field in Mkazi located on Grande Comore island, where farmers grow various crops year-round. The land consists of multiple parcels with fertile soil situated in a hilly terrain that supports diverse vegetation.

This area has been farmed for generations using traditional Comorian cultivation methods that developed over centuries of agricultural practice. Local farming knowledge reflects how islanders adapted to the climate and soil conditions of Grande Comore.

Local farmers cultivate food crops according to Comorian agricultural traditions, maintaining connections between land management and community sustenance.

The field remains accessible year-round through unpaved paths that wind through the growing areas. Visiting during the drier months makes it easier to navigate the terrain and observe the farming activities.

The higher elevation and specific soil composition allow farmers to grow vanilla and ylang-ylang, crops with economic importance to the region. These specialty plants thrive particularly well in the local microclimatic conditions.