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 […]
RM16m centre to facilitate food hub plan
DEBAK: A RM16 million collection, processing and packaging centre (CPPC) is being built near Bebuling to facilitate an expected increase in food production following the construction of the Bebuling STOLport. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this was to ensure agricultural and livestock products can be sold. “For residents who do not have […]
Agriculture scientist extols organic based fertilisers
By Martin Yee KUCHING: Local cash crop and orchard farmers should use organic based fertilisers to reduce the cost of production to give them the edge over rising food production in Sarawak. According to local businessman and agriculture scientist Yong Hua Ying, they should cut down their use of imported chemical compound fertilisers and instead […]
Sarawak right to look into food production, says political commentator
KUCHING: It is good that the Sarawak goverment is serious about food production and agriculture, says Datuk Peter Minos. “Sarawak has the land and the labour, and it is a matter of getting the capital and expertise,” opined the political commentator. “Of course, with government guidance and private sector support, yes we can.” He explained […]
F&B must stay vibrant, creative and sustainable
KUCHING: The local food and beverage industry is in need of great creativity, innovation and business acumen to combat its nature of being a typically high capital and low margin business, says WAT Sarawak managing director Evelyn Teo. Having emphasised the importance of the industry to the state’s economy, Teo said it is important for […]
Food production, security and the emerging crisis
“The average person is still under the aberrant delusion that food should be somebody else’s responsibility until I’m ready to eat it.” ~ Joel Salatin, an American farmer, lecturer, and author. EVERYONE needs food, and if possible, they need to plant it. However, in the latter case, many people or nations can’t do so due […]
Dayaks can be major producers of food
BY AMYRA VARKISA & NATASHA JEE SIBU: Dayak communities have the potential to be the main producers of food for local and international markets. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said however such potential can be achieved only if the Dayak people knew how to monetise their land as the source of […]
Youth urged to embark on food manufacturing
KUCHING: Young entrepreneurs are encouraged venture into the food manufacturing business, which is one of the brightest and easiest to grow big. International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminals and Entrepreneur Development (Mintred) Assistant Minister Datuk Naroden Majais made the call when officiating at the opening of Gigit Rangup Sdn Bhd (GRC) at Metrocity in Matang […]
Local manufacturers urged to register with Statos
KUCHING: Large and small Sarawak food manufacturers are urged to register their products with Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (Statos) for the chance to seal lucrative export and import deals. Statos chief executive officer Chew Chang Guan said the registration is free of charge and there are tremendous interests among Singapore food importers in […]
More plans to help farmers, livestock breeders
BY NATASHA JEE & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA SERIAN: The Agriculture Modernisation, Native Land and Regional Development Ministry has more plans in store to further assist local farmers and livestock breeders to help them increase food production, thus enabling the state to be a net food exporter by 2030. Its minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas […]
