Farming Gets a Green Upgrade in the North

The Maldives has taken a big step toward climate-resilient agriculture with new greenhouses set up on 12 islands in the north.
This project is part of the Maldives Agribusiness Program (MAP), a joint effort by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

So far, 11 of the 12 greenhouses are up and running, with trained local farmers now growing crops like cucumbers, melons, peppers, and capsicums.
The islands include Makunudhoo, Neykurendhoo, Nolhivaranfaru, Vaikaradhoo (Haa Dhaalu Atoll), Kelaa, Uligam, Molhadhoo, Filladhoo (Haa Alifu Atoll), and Narudhoo, Goidhoo, and Foakaidhoo (Shaviyani Atoll).

Farmers in Narudhoo recently completed a training programme focused on greenhouse techniques. The sessions combined both hands-on experience and classroom lessons.
The MAP covers 26 islands in total and focuses on introducing climate-smart farming practices. The goal is to help farmers shift from traditional methods to more sustainable and productive techniques that work well in changing weather conditions.

By supporting local growers and boosting food security, the programme is a promising move toward greener agriculture in the Maldives.