Ministry issues over 100,000 travel permits to ensure sufficient food supply
PUTATAN: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (Mafi) has issued over 100,000 travel permits to fishermen, farmers and livestock breeders throughout the movement control order (MCO) and under the National Recovery Plan (NRP). Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee said the move was to ensure there is sufficient food supply for the people and […]
Ministry considers setting up one-stop quarantine centre
SHAH ALAM: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (Mafi) is studying proposals to set up a One-Stop Quarantine Centre (OSQC) to further empower and enhance the biosecurity and safety aspects of the country’s food supply. Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee said the proposed setting up of the OSQC was in view of […]
Ministry plans more controlled markets, farmers’ markets in Phase Two states
JOHOR BAHRU: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (Mafi) plans to add 10 more Controlled Fresh Markets (PSTs) and 14 farmers’ markets in states that have entered Phase Two of the movement control under the National Recovery Plan (NRP). Its Deputy Minister I Datuk Seri Ahmad Hamzah said this was to ensure the continuity […]
Urban farming project can generate 8,800 tonnes of produce by 2025
KOTA BHARU: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (Mafi) plans to produce 8,800 tonnes of vegetables by 2025 through the Urban Farming Project under the National Economic Regeneration Plan (Penjana). Mafi Deputy Minister II, Datuk Che Abdullah Mat Nawi said the urban farming programme could help households lighten the cost of living by growing […]
Join Contract Farming Programme for follow through assistance
JELI: The Agriculture and Food Industry Ministry (Mafi) is encouraging more farmers in the country to participate in contract farming programmes to increase the production of vegetables and fruits, according to Deputy Minister Datuk Che Abdullah Mat Nawi. He said through the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) programme, farmers will be able to enjoy assistance […]
36 agricultural initiatives carried out
KUCHING: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (Mafi) through the government’s various economic stimulus packages is currently implementing 36 initiatives to revitalise agricultural activities and food production. Deputy Minister II of Agriculture and Food Industries, Datuk Che Abdullah Mat Nawi, said this was to alleviate the impact of Covid-19 on farmers, fishermen, and agricultural […]
Young Agropreneur online programme to be conducted nationwide
KOTA KINABALU: The Agriculture and Food Industries Ministry (Mafi) will further extend the Young Agropreneur online marketing course nationwide, to help the group market their agricultural and agro food products. Deputy Minister II Datuk Che Abdullah Mat Nawi said for a start Sabah has been selected as the first state to conduct the course for […]
