Maldives update

The Maldives AutoPot project we have previously informed you about continues to grow with the hotel resorts now trialing the easy2grow systems and a range of crops. Once their feasibility study is complete they will plan how to implement the AutoPot systems so that fresh produce can supply their restaurants rather than incurring environmental and financial costs of importing produce from Dubai. This will ensure produce of the highest and freshest quality is supplied directly to their restaurants and in this way they become self sustainable.

In extremely exciting news our AutoPot representative in the Maldives has submitted a proposal to the Maldivian Government for a truly amazing project. Zahid, the Maldivian AutoPot rep has proposed to own an entire island under a lease agreement for 35 years, with 155 acres of land and 208 acres in lagoon area. The island will be an Agricultural Research and Training Centre, to empower and educate locals how to grow their own produce in their gardens. A variety of agricultural methods will be demonstrated on a very large scale on the island; within this there will be a substantial AutoPot horticultural garden to demonstrate the effectiveness of the irrigation systems. Zahid recently met with the Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture, who was keen and positive about the Island Centre proposal. If the Maldivian Government approve the bid this initiative will offer a hugely innovative solution to agricultural difficulties in the Maldivian islands and promote locals to grow and sustain themselves rather than purchase highly priced, low quality imported goods. Watch this space for news on this very exciting venture!