Maldives could save MVR 70m by abolishing agriculture ministry

Historically, agriculture has not been managed by a standalone ministry in the Maldives.

3 December 2024

Many palms infected by the time of disease caution

"We don't have anything this time when the fasting month is upon us," he said.

9 March 2023

Maldives launches vertical farming as govt urges more youth

Vishama said three types of hydroponic setups have already been built at the Hanimaadhoo centre.

8 March 2024

Govt suspends agriculture island leases

While the ministry said it was in the process of amending the regulations, it had amended the regulations last year as well.

13 April 2023

Barge removed from Hulhidhoo reef before EPA's arrival

Vaavu atoll councilmen describe this act as whitewashing their actions.

22 October 2022

Deadlock in talks over Hulhidhoo

Councillor Shifaq said that even if the meeting had ended without a decision being made on the matter, the people of Vaavu atoll will not let the matter go.

19 October 2022

Govt donates 'new generation' of palm trees to 11 islands

Trees are being donated to islands where there is enough space to make a big palm crop site.

14 May 2023

Govt issues MVR 13 million worth of loans to farmers

Vishama said the Ministry of Agriculture has a register of farmers and according to the current information, 7,627 people are registered with them.

27 May 2024