Agricultural Economic Zone Project Relocated to Fushidhiggaru
The State Trading Organization (STO) confirmed the relocation of the Maldives' agricultural economic zone project from Uthuru Thila Falhu to Fushidhiggaru. The project, developed in partnership with China's Harbour Engineering Company Limited, aims to enhance food security. It involves dredging 100 hectares of land, with construction slated to begin in early 2026. Features include greenhouses for fruit and vegetable cultivation, a training center, and residential facilities. A second phase will add a poultry farm for local egg production. STO stated that dredged land is the most practical solution due to space requirements but did not disclose the reason for relocation.
The State Trading Organization (STO) confirmed the relocation of the Maldives' agricultural economic zone project from Uthuru Thila Falhu to Fushidhiggaru. The project, developed in partnership with China's Harbour Engineering Company Limited, aims to enhance food security. It involves dredging 100 hectares of land, with construction slated to begin in early 2026. Features include greenhouses for fruit and vegetable cultivation, a training center, and residential facilities. A second phase will add a poultry farm for local egg production. STO stated that dredged land is the most practical solution due to space requirements but did not disclose the reason for relocation.
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The State Trading Organization (STO) confirmed the relocation of the Maldives' agricultural economic zone project from Uthuru Thila Falhu to Fushidhiggaru. The project, developed in partnership with China's Harbour Engineering Company Limited, aims to enhance food security. It involves dredging 100 hectares of land, with construction slated to begin in early 2026. Features include greenhouses for fruit and vegetable cultivation, a training center, and residential facilities. A second phase will add a poultry farm for local egg production. STO stated that dredged land is the most practical solution due to space requirements but did not disclose the reason for relocation.
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