Prime Maldives, in association with L.Dhanbidhoo council and Dhanbidhoo Women's Development Committee, has conducted agriculture training program in Dhanbidhoo
The three day training program was conducted from 13th December to 15th December 2021. A total of 31 farmers and home gardeners participated and completed the training program. The program was conducted under “Namoona Dhan’duveriyaa” program initiated by Prime Maldives.
The training program covered the basics and techiniques of farming, Nutrient Management, Pestmanagement and Advanced farming techniques. During the training program Prime Maldives team did the soil test and water quality test of Dhanbidhoo. The team also visited some farms in the Island and adviced the farmers on the proper growing techniques.
“Namoona Dhanduveriya” program is a CSR initiative of Prime Maldives to help advance the farming and agriculture in the Maldives, delivered free as part of its philosophy of giving back to the society. According to Mr. Niyaz Ibrahim, Director of Business Development at Prime Maldives, “This opportunity is available for all communities of the country”.
So far Prime Maldives has trained 264 farmers and home gardeners under the "Namoona Dhanduveriya" program.