Exploit vast rural land for food crops: Snowdan
BALAI RINGIN: The vast land bank available in rural areas should be used to plant staple food crops to meet the increasing demand for food supply, said assemblyman Datuk Snowdan Lawan. He urged community leaders and village chiefs (KMKKs) to enhance the management of their Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) to proactively engage in […]
Govt ready to provide fund for agricultural ventures
BAU: The food and agriculture sector within the Puncak Borneo area, particularly for Serembu and Mambong, can be developed further if there are demands. Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Martin Ben said if there were demands from the grassroots level to venture into agriculture and food products, the state would help […]
Current hot weather not affecting food supply
PASIR PUTEH: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) assures that the current hot weather affecting the country will not affect farmers, fishermen, and breeders’ ability to produce and supply food. Its minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, however, said the ministry would continue to monitor the situation and conduct studies on the matter from time […]
14 countries to take part in Agrofest 2022
KUCHING: Sarawak Agrofest 2022, one of the most prominent agriculture shows in the state, is making a comeback after two years. Organised by Ministry of Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development it will be held on Nov 18 – 20 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Over 14 countries such as Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand, […]
Master plan to develop Sarawak’s agriculture sector
BINTULU: Sarawak will draw up a master plan to develop its agriculture industry and improve the security of the state’s food supply. Minister for Agricultural Modernisation and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom hoped that his ministry could improve the image of the industry so that the younger generation can venture into the […]
Basic necessities in abundant supply in Mukah
MUKAH: Monitoring by officials has kept a tight lid on the prices and quality of goods sold by traders here. A customer, Simah Alexander, said such inspections have led to the supply of basic necessities being sufficient, reasonably priced and easily available. According to Simah, the supply of basic necessities such as onions, chicken, chicken […]
Should be food producer, not importer
KUCHING: Sarawak has the potential to become a major producer and exporter of food products. This is part of preparations to handle the current food supply crisis, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the state has vast land resources which are suitable to be developed for that purpose. At […]
PBB TGM to see proposal to boost Sarawak’s agricultural economics
By Natasha Jee & Sarah Hafizah Chandra & Neville Timothy Sanders KUCHING: Boosting Sarawak’s agricultural economics further may be one of the motions proposed during the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu’s (PBB) Triennial Delegates Meeting (TGM) next week. PBB information chief Datuk Idris Buang opined that the proposal was to ensure Sarawak had sufficient food sources […]
No problem of food supply in Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak is not facing any issue concerning lack of food supply at the moment, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said this included the supply of chickens and chicken eggs. “For egg supply, there is no problem with it. I was made to understand from the Ministry of Agriculture […]
MAFI to balance imported food with local production
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (MAFI) will continue to balance between imported food supply and national production, to ensure that all major commodities are sufficient to meet the needs of the people in the country. MAFI deputy secretary-general (Development) Datuk Badrul Hisham Mohd, said that based on continuous monitoring, it was […]
