AgroNat not dissolved, Pres assures bright future for farmers

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu said on Wednesday, that the government aims to improve the functioning of the Maldivian agriculture sector.

He made the remarks while addressing the residents of Nilandhoo during his visit to several islands in Huvadhu atoll on Wednesday.

The people of Nilandhoo have requested from the government to facilitate arrangements for easier sale of agricultural produce ahead of this year’s Ramadan. In response to this, President Muizzu assured that the AgroNat has not been dissolved, and would continue to assist local farmers in diversifying and expanding the agricultural sector.

Muizzu further affirmed the government has begun ensuring food security for the country, as well as finding investors for the sector.

“Glad tidings for farmers. It is a key policy of ours to ensure the diversification and expansion of the agricultural sector in the Maldives, and elevate it further from its current levels,” President Muizzu said.

He assured that the ministry specifically focused on boosting agriculture in the Maldives, has been working on improving the sector.

The current administration last year, had decided to dissolve AgroNat and transfer its activities to Maldives Industrial Development Free Zone Public Limited.