Rundi extols benefits of IoT in agriculture, livestock
KUCHING: The adaptation of new technology through the Internet of Things (IoT) system in the agriculture and livestock industries can have a positive impact on industry players. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said such a system can assist in management and monitoring. He said the Smart Aquaculture […]
Use black soldier fly larvae as alternative animal feed for livestock: Chang
KAJANG: The use of black soldier fly (BSF) larvae as the main alternative source of livestock feed can reduce the country’s import dependence on the material, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang. He said a research related to the use of the larvae for the national livestock industry is being conducted by […]
Jordan is free from bluetongue disease
AMMAN: Jordan’s Ministry of Agriculture confirmed that Jordan is free of bluetongue (BT), a disease that affects both wild and domestic cattle, as well as ruminants including sheep, goats, cows, buffalo and deer. In a statement to the Jordan News Agency (Petra) on Wednesday, Agriculture Ministry spokesperson Lawrence Majali denied that Jordan imported livestock from […]
Deputy minister visits EM Hornbill
KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development (M-FICORD), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail, recently visited the Feed Meal Factory and Hatcheries of EM Hornbill Sdn Bhd in Telaga Air. Also present during the visit were Deputy Director of the Livestock Development and Commodity Division of the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVS), […]
Livestock in Malaysia free from Nipah disease
PUTRAJAYA: Livestock in this country is free from Nipah disease, the Veterinary Services Department (DVS) said today. In a statement, it said this was based on the surveillance of 399 commercial pig samples until August, which yielded negative test results. The Nipah disease is caused by infection of the Nipah virus, which can spread through […]
State govt committed to helping livestock farmers in starting up again
SIBU: The Sarawak government is committed to assisting livestock farmers who were affected by the avian flu and African swine fever (ASF) last year recover and restart their business activities. The Minister of Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the state was able to develop its commodities into commercialisation […]
Free soil from my neighbours
‘A bad neighbour is as great a calamity as a good one is a great advantage.’ – Hesiod, ancient Greek poet. Do you know a feedlot in Bangi, Selangor has reported the deaths of 20 head of beef cattle due to heat stress brought about by the hot weather in Malaysia currently? Feedlot manager Muhammad […]
Livestock experiencing heat stress due to hot weather
BY MUHAMMAD BASIR ROSLAN KUALA LUMPUR: Feedlot manager Muhammad Zubir Mohamed sighed heavily when a worker informed him of the death of yet another cow. It was 7 am and he was getting ready to leave for his feedlot in Bangi, Selangor, when he got the bad news. Over the past three months, the feedlot […]
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 […]
Sarawak ready to export chicken
KUCHING: Sarawak will have no problem exporting chicken if the local livestock supply exceeds demand, said Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) said local supply should always be guaranteed sufficient as priority must be given to local consumers. “If the supply of chicken is excessive and can […]
