THE Sg. Baji Agropark will commence operations in 2024, producing high-value crops.
Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the government has approved eight sites for the development of agroparks throughout Sarawak, in addition to the development of two agrotechnology parks.
In light of this, he said that the development of the farming facilities at Sg. Baji Agropark has been completed.
“It (the park) is expected to commence operation in the first quarter of 2024.
“The park is designed with a mixed farming system comprising greenhouse facilities and open farming lots to produce high-value food crops.
“Meanwhile, the other seven agroparks—Bebuling and Lubok Tamang in Betong; Asajaya and Gedong-Semelatong in Samarahan; Simanggang, Sri Aman; Dalat, Mukah; and Mulu, Miri—are still in various stages of implementation.”
He said this during his ministerial winding-up speech at State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today (Nov 28).
Dr Rundi also said the physical development of Semenggok Agrotechnology Park is expected to commence in the third quarter of 2024, with an allocation of RM82 million.
Meanwhile, he assured that the Tarat Agrotechnology Park, which is being developed, will focus on the production of quality planting materials such as Matag coconut, Empurau fish fry production and commercial crayfish rearing.
“The Park has been approved with a total allocation of RM96 million under Alternative Funding. A sum of RM12.5 million will be allocated in 2024 for the projects’ preliminary works.
“Recently, my ministry has approved a joint venture project between State Farmers’ Organisation (PPNS) and a local investor to produce shallot,” he added.
