Melburnians lead the way in sustainable farming
By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail MELBOURNE: Sustainability efforts and minimising the carbon footprint, especially in food production, are not merely topics of discussion in Melbourne, Australia. Rather, the citizens of Australia’s second-largest city, especially the farming community, take sustainability seriously. From growing organic fruits and vegetables to producing compost fertiliser and using solar power, the […]
Mindset must change, farming can be lucrative too: Dr Rundi
KUCHING: The perception of traditional ways of farming needs to be addressed as the agricultural sector is capable of generating high income for households. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom encouraged farmers to take advantage of the ample opportunities to turn their agricultural activities into a serious business. […]
Apply modern farming via fertigation
BAU: Residents in the Serembu constituency are urged to respond to the transformation of fertigation technology in increasing their agricultural yield Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh said that the fertigation technology is not only a simplified method of planting but, at the same time, reduces the cost of labour. According to Miro, income could also be […]
Rural farming key to meeting urban needs
GEDONG: A more hands-on approach in rural areas is needed to increase Sarawak’s agricultural yields. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this is crucial to accommodate the growing population of large cities such as Kuching. “Kuching City and its suburbs are now getting more populated. They are in […]
Take up modern urban farming
KUCHING: Aquaponic and hydroponic farming has gained much traction in recent years and in the Batu Kawah area the modern urban farming trend is thriving. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian, one of its biggest proponents, has now called on residents in and outside the constituency to visit the modern urban farms […]
Use creative DIY tools to start projects
KUCHING: Gardening and farming enthusiasts should make use of creative Do it Yourself (DIY) tools and ideas to start their projects. Ministry of Modernisation of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development (MANRED) permanent secretary Edwin Abit said in this modern day and age, anyone can start to cultivate and nurture plants by utilising whatever space […]
Employing biotechnological approach to boost giant prawn production
PORT DICKSON: The giant river prawn or its scientific name macrobrachium rosenbergii, is a species of the palaemonid freshwater prawn, which has high domestic and export potential. Realising this, a giant prawn farm owner here, Giva Kuppusamy, 36, took the initiative to apply biotechnological technique for the production of monosex prawn populations, thus ensuring there […]
Kinabalu mountain guides turn to farming to generate income
KOTA KINABALU: As all hiking activities at Mount Kinabalu have been suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, some mountain guides have turned to farming, by cultivating fruit and vegetables as an alternative way to generate income. One of them, Abdul Hasnin Kasim, 49, from Kundasang, said that he has been growing highland vegetables such as […]
Adopt digitalisation in farming for better yields
KUCHING: Farmers in Sarawak are encouraged to adopt digitalisation or the Internet of Things (IoT) in their farming to increase productivity and reduce costs, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah, who is also Sarawak Agriculture Modernisation, Native Land and Regional Development Minister, told this to reporters here following his visit to […]
Big plans for family’s business
Have you ever heard that a person’s career is not necessarily related to his or her Bachelor’s degree? This is further supported by a study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which showed that only 27 percent of college graduates work in a field related to their majors. And yes, this is what […]
