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 […]
Farming indoors for a bountiful yield
WHEN Kelvin Teo decided to set up a small vertical farm in his apartment room about five years ago, some joked about it, saying it was a silly idea. They were wondering why someone would venture into indoor farming, growing greens using LED lights, especially in Sarawak, where there is plenty of land, natural sunlight […]
Taylor’s starts urban farm to bring about change
SUBANG JAYA: Taylor’s University recently unveiled the new Taylor’s Urban Farm (TUF) at its Lakeside Campus. In its press release it said that TUF offers a physical one-acre ‘field of inquiry’ where students and staff alike can actively and intellectually respond to the need for transformation within the food system through innovation and technology. “TUF […]
Gov’t to focus on improving self-sufficiency, enhancing food security
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will focus on efforts to improve the self-sufficiency level (SSL) and strengthen food security, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said it included increasing the area under crop cultivation but optimising the use of existing farmland as well. “(in addition), increase the resilience of the agro-food sector through the […]
Nigeria declares state of emergency over food security, inflation
LAGOS (Nigeria): Nigeria has declared a state of emergency over food security and inflation in the country, the president announced Friday, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. “We declared a state of emergency and unveiled a comprehensive intervention plan on food security, affordability, and sustainability, taking decisive action to tackle food inflation,” Tinubu said on Twitter. Nigeria, Africa’s leading […]
Thumbs-up to plan for special agency to strengthen food security
KUCHING: Setting up a special agency to enhance food security is a good move for Sarawak and Malaysia as a whole. Deputy Minister of Food Security, Commodity and Regional Development Martin Ben said such an agency is necessary as food security has become an important issue that Malaysia is currently facing. “The entire nation is […]
Agriculture and Food Security Ministry bracing for hot spell
KLANG: All departments and agencies under the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry are gearing up and constantly monitoring the hot spell that is expected to affect the country’s agriculture sector. Its minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, said the country’s agricultural stock is still under control, and the ministry would ensure an adequate supply of daily necessities. “Our officers, such […]
Putrajaya wants Sabah-S’wak cooperation in agri-land development
KALABAKAN: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS) is encouraging the Sabah and Sarawak governments to cooperate in developing agricultural land to help the country maintain food security. Deputy Minister Chan Foong Hin said land development in the agricultural sector in both states was under the jurisdiction of the respective state governments. “Encouragement and aid […]
Anwar: High food import bills, food security among topics given emphasis in Budget 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: High food import bills and issues concerning food security are among the topics which have been given emphasis in the revised Budget 2023, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. It also focuses on efforts to empower the roles of big companies, as well as the small-and-medium industry (SMI) in the country, he […]
Devt of food security to help rural folk
KUCHING: The development of food security will be able to help the marginalised in the community, especially those in rural areas. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah expressed excitement when Agro Machtigen, a Sarawak-Dutch company that focuses on sustainable and innovative food security system showed interest in small […]
