- A new 'Farmers' Market' was inaugurated in Meedhoo, Addu City, by Minister Ahmed Shiyam to mark World Food and Farmers' Day.
- The weekend market gives local farmers and artisans a platform to sell fresh produce, nursery plants, and hand-crafted Addu goods.
- The initiative promotes food security and local commerce, part of nationwide events across several islands from October 11 to 18.
A local market named the “Farmers’ Market” was officially inaugurated yesterday in Meedhoo, Addu City, as part of nationwide activities held to mark World Food Day and Farmers’ Day.
The market was declared open by Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam during a special ceremony hosted on the island.
Operational under the name “Weekend Market,” the venue is scheduled to run every weekend. It was established to provide local farmers and artisans with a dedicated commercial platform to promote and sell fresh agricultural produce alongside traditional, home-grown Addu products.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare, the primary objective of the market exhibition is to emphasize and encourage food security at both the local island and national levels. A wide variety of Addu’s local products are set to be showcased through the venue, expanding opportunities for vendors to trade fruits, vegetables, nursery plants, and hand-crafted goods.
The Addu City Council noted that the project forms part of ongoing efforts to support the island’s farming community, cater to their operational needs, and stimulate local commerce.
World Food Day and Farmers’ Day are being commemorated with extensive activities across various regions of the Maldives from October 11 to 18. Similar events and agricultural initiatives are taking place across several islands, including H.Dh. Hanimaadhoo, R. Angolhitheemu, R. Kinolhas, L. Mabaidhoo, R. Dhuvaafaru, H.Dh. Nolhivaram, N. Landhoo, and H.A. Baarah.
