SDM Farm - Land of Growth
Founded in 2019 by Saddam Ali and Abdulla Ali, SDM Farm is the agricultural origin of SDM Ventures.
It began in Kaashidhoo and has expanded to Kondey and Kalhahuttaa, focusing on large-scale native plant propagation, agroforestry, and organic vegetable production.
Key Milestones & Achievements
- Produced over 1,000,000 native and fruit plants since 2019.
- Launched Agriboat (2022) — supplied vegetables, fruits, and plants to three islands in Kaafu Atoll.
- Planted 50,000 native plants for the Bank of Maldives Fehi Project across five islands.
- Replanted 1,500+ mature trees (coconut & banyan) on resort islands.
- Donated thousands of plants through partnerships with ARK, Clean Maldives, Island Councils, schools, and government SOEs.
- Developed organic vegetable zones and a 20,000 sq. ft. biodiversity area for native bird species and old trees.
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Focus Areas
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Reforestation & native plant propagation; Resort landscaping & greening; Organic vegetable farming; Community tree-planting programs; Environmental education partnerships.