Sarawak gov’t targets RM1 bln worth of shrimps per year by 2030
BINTULU: The Sarawak government through the Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Ministry (MANRED) aims to export up to RM1 billion worth of shrimps per year by 2030. Its minister Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said it was part of an effort to make the state an exporter of clean food products by 2030. […]
Ministry takes over highland station management
MIRI: The Integrated Highland Agriculture Station (IHAS) in Long Banga in Ulu Baram is now under the management of the Ministry of Agriculture Modernisation, Native Land and Regional Development. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah who flew to Long Banga yesterday handed over the RM30.8 million station to the ministry’s Deputy Minister Martin Micheal Ben. […]
Ministries to work together to develop deep sea fishing industry
KUCHING: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAFI) will collaborate with the Ministry of Modernisation of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development (MANRED) to develop the deep sea fishing industry in Sarawak. MAFI minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee said this collaboration was in line with the handover of the Sarawak Deep Sea Fisheries […]
Efforts to curb ASF implemented since March last year, Chong told
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has taken steps to curb the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) since last year. Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development (MANRED) Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said this was carried out by the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVS). He said the department is still actively engaging in […]
Addressing food security
KUCHING: A special task force to look into matters relating to food security will be set up following an agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (MAFI) and Ministry of Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development (MANRED). MAFI Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee said the special task force will consist of officers […]
Use creative DIY tools to start projects
KUCHING: Gardening and farming enthusiasts should make use of creative Do it Yourself (DIY) tools and ideas to start their projects. Ministry of Modernisation of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development (MANRED) permanent secretary Edwin Abit said in this modern day and age, anyone can start to cultivate and nurture plants by utilising whatever space […]
RM87 mln for agricultural development programmes
SPAOH: The Ministry of Modernisation of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development (Manred) has recently been allocated RM87 million from the state government to allow it to continue with existing or carry out new agricultural development programmes. Manred Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the allocated amount included RM50 million for its Agriculture Facilitation […]
RM60 mln for smallholders to buy fertiliser
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated RM60 million to help oil palm and pepper smallholders statewide purchase fertiliser. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said for many smallholders, the commodities were their primary sources of income. However, they depended on the current world market prices, which are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, he […]
Help underway for affected durian farmers
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) will work out a mechanism for durian farmers in areas under the imposition of the Covid-19 lockdown to bring out their fruits to the market. SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said he would discuss with the respective Divisional Health Departments to work out a suitable arrangement […]
State’s agricultural sector resilient
SARAWAK’S agriculture sector has remained resilient as an important contributor to the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), contributing 12.1 percent or RM16.5 billion to the state’s GDP last year. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said last year, Sarawak recorded a state agriculture trade balance surplus of RM6.9 billion. “However, in terms of […]
