Agro National Corporation (AgroNat) has received 11 proposals from schools interested in participating in its school gardening programme.
AgroNat's school gardening programme was launched in conjunction with Agriculture Day 2021 The programme is designed to increase the interest of students in agriculture and has been successfully conducted at Kandoodhoo School, Thaa Atoll. As part of the programme, lettuce, okra and cucumber are grown in the school.
AgroNat accepted proposals for the school gardening programme in June and July. AgroNat said five schools will be selected for the programme this year, adding the chosen proposals will be announced soon and agreements will be signed with the schools by the end of the month. The company plans to begin the programme in three schools, including one in the Greater Male’ Region.
AgroNat is conducting the school gardening programme as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR). Under the programme, the company will provide training and funding to establish a farm in the schools and will purchase their agricultural produce. It will also focus on implementing a high degree of participation from students to instil love and enthusiasm for the agricultural sector.