Hortifarm is a small island of 8.7 hectare in Noonu Atoll being developed as an experimental island test the viability of commercial scale agriculture in selected products like melons, tomatoes, capsicum and herbs in the Maldivian eco-system.
The island will use the most modern and efficient environment friendly technologies and determine which agricultural products could be commercially harvested and marketed in the small resource depleted logistically challenging Maldivian Environment.
Environment friendly technologies and innovations that include tunnel cultivation, fertigation and drip irrigation systems will be studied and customized for the island environment.
Additionally Post-harvest technology including grading & specialized packaging will be implemented. The island will also develop temperature controlled packaging and storage facilities such the products reach the market with maximum freshness and shelf life.
The developers are determined to invest to determine which agricultural products offer commercial viability and use the experience and skill base to setup a sustainable, commercially viable production, post harvest and marketing value chain for the Maldives and beyond.