Agriculture projects help boost rural development
SIBURAN: Residents around Kampung Batu Gong Baru and Kampung Batu Gong Lama will see rapid infrastructure growth in their areas through the construction of gravel road, a new bridge and land acquisition. This is because the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) has earmarked RM4 million to construct a primary road to facilitate access to […]
Company charters special flight to fly in live swine from Denmark
KUCHING: Green Breeder Sdn Bhd is enthusiastic about its ongoing efforts to contribute to the growth and sustainability of Sarawak’s agriculture sector. As a leading player in the Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers industry, the company is excited to announce a significant milestone in its mission to support local agriculture. “The company is chartering […]
Revolutionising Sarawak’s agriculture through smart farming
Agriculture, an ancient industry, is currently facing various challenges in the modern era, including those posed by climate change and technological disparities. In Sarawak, a significant contributor to the region’s GDP and employment, the agricultural sector stands at a crucial juncture. This is where smart farming can bring about a revolution, leading Sarawak towards sustainable […]
Rundi optimistic about future of shrimp industry
LUNDU: Three million shrimp fry were released into Malaysia’s largest shrimp pond here today (Oct 2). Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom officiated their release at the newly developed pond of Rambungan Aqua Life Sdn Bhd here. He expressed optimism about the future of the shrimp industry […]
Varsity keen to address dynamics of food industry
KUCHING: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) aspires to unlock the potential of science, technology and entrepreneurship to address the intricate dynamics of food production, distribution and accessibility. Its vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Roziah Mohd Janor said this would be done through the convergence of biotechnology, smart farming practices and entrepreneurial innovation. “Thus, this first International Conference […]
Sarawak mulls special fund to finance smart agriculture projects
KUCHING: Sarawak is collaborating with universities to engage their students and lecturers in smart agriculture research and projects. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is to ensure the younger generation embrace modern agricultural technology through apprenticeship programmes. “We have the universities involved such as Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak, i-CATS […]
Make agriculture sexy to attract youth
KUCHING: The agricultural sector in Sarawak needs to be more ‘sexy’ in order to attract the younger generation to become involved. Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (MFICORD) Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the ministry is committed to get them to be involved in the agricultural sector through the introduction of […]
College to help produce animal feed from biomass waste
KUCHING: i-CATS University College (i-CATS) has been roped in to produce animal feed and fertiliser using biomass waste as part of efforts to support the state’s agriculture sector. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he has approved a 10-acre piece of land in Samarahan to produce the animal feed and fertiliser. […]
Move to ensure food security, realise 12MPR goals
KUALA LUMPUR: The high-growth, high-value (HGHV) initiative for the agriculture sector through the 12th Malaysia Plan Mid-Term Review is one of the government’s efforts to address the issue of food security in the country. Director of the Agriculture Division, Ministry of Economy Datin Zaeidah Mohamed Esa said several programmes would be implemented under the HGHV […]
Upgrading of drainage system to develop agriculture sector
SARATOK: The priority is to upgrade and rearrange the sluice gates and drainage system in three villages is in tandem with the focus to develop the potential of the agricultural sector in order to improve the socio-economy. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said the initiative is a high-impact project that will directly benefit the people. According […]
