STO Reveal Plans to Initiate Food Security

Monday 13th of April 2020

STO Reveal Plans to Initiate Food Security

STO’s Managing Director Hussain Amru has visited the Kashidhoo farms, during which he revealed plans to establish food security in the Maldives. “So good to see enterprising farmers here and hoping we can help them sustain their livelihoods.”

Amru further stated that reducing the dependency on foreign countries is essential for the growth of the country. Therefore, it is important that we conduct research on the types of food that are grown in the Maldives in order to enhance self-sustainability for the country’s development. In fact, STO has visions of producing staple food such as rice and flour in the Maldives.

Earlier, STO announced that the state-owned company is planning to establish an agri-centre, where farmers will get paid as they sell their products. Hussain Amru stated that the reason why farming has not fully prospered in the Maldives is that there is uncertainty in getting a consistent income. Hence, farmers will be paid immediately through the agri-centre.

Farmers will have to fill forms for registration, which will be available from STO’s website and from STO stores. After registration is complete, a farmer identification card will be given. STO stressed on calling its hotline number after loading the products and advises to ensure the correct label is put on the packaging sent to STO.