The Sharpening Stones
‘In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins – not through strength but by perseverance.’ – H. Jackson Brown Jr (1940 – Present); an American author best known for his book ‘Life’s Little Instruction Book’, which is a collection of advice, observations, and life lessons aimed at guiding readers to […]
40 cocoa farmers complete trainer course
KUCHING: Some 40 participants have completed the Super Cocoa Trainer (SME) course which was held for four days starting from Sept 19 to today. Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Willie Mongin said, the course aimed to channel the latest information related to the cocoa industry in a comprehensive, continuous and planned manner. […]
Farmers assured of government’s help
KUCHING: The Smart Farming method will enable farmers to increase their income and productivity so that they can penetrate the global market. Minister for Agriculture Modernisation and Regional Development Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the Sarawak government strongly support all the efforts of farmers, regardless of whether they are small or large -scale […]
State looks to modern, young farmers
KUCHING: Sarawak has the expertise to train farmers with the technology to carry out modern agriculture, and it now wants to further convince the youth to take up agriculture as a business entity. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said towards this end, he has instructed Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) to set […]
Disbursing incentive and aid based on increased productivity
KUCHING: Aid and incentives should be given to farmers and fishermen based on their performance in the food production chain, says Datuk Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development shared that this could motivate them to continue producing high quality products. “We need to move towards giving incentives and […]
Farmers’ system and mentality need to change
DALAT: The mindset of society, especially farmers, need to change and they need to embrace technological advances and accept that money can be made from agriculture. Making this call, Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom hoped that society would be forward thinking and engage in agricultural activities. […]
Farmers urged to use modern agricultural tools
DALAT: Farmers must use modern methods in managing and developing agricultural activities in line with the changing times. Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said facilities such as agricultural roads and drainage systems also need to be given attention. “Our gardeners and farmers must use new ways to farm […]
Poultry farmers claim RM6.2million in subsidies
A total of 156 applications for chicken and egg production subsidies have been processed in Sarawak to date for a total claim of RM6.2 million, said Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The Agriculture Modernisation and Regional Development Minister said the federal government has extended the subsidy from February to June 2022. “The total amount […]
Meradong rep to apply for funds to repair potholed road
BINTANGOR: Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing visited Jalan Kebun KJD, which was reported to have many potholes, to assess the situation. “The road has many farmers planting various fruits and the damage makes it difficult for them to carry out planting activities. “I understand the situation faced by them because every year end, there […]
RM60 million for farmers
KUCHING: The state government has allocated about RM60 million to address the concerns voiced out by pepper and oil palm farmers as a result of the limitations and constraints brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. The fund, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, will be used to provide fertiliser for their (farmers) […]
