OYA: A federal minister has suggested that Malaysian Cooperatives Institute (IKM) look into the quick-chill method to preserve pineapples produced in Sarawak. Cooperatives and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, in making the suggestion, pointed out…
DALAT: A large quantity of pineapples has been distributed free to the public in many areas in this district. PBB Women Supreme Council member Hatiah Jeraie said on June 28, the Dalat/Oya Farmers Association contributed over 1,460.7 kgs of pineapples…
KUCHING: The Area Farmers Association in Dalat and Oya are distributing pineapples grown locally and purchased by the government back to the community. Dalat assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stated that buying the agricultural produce from farmers through the association…
KUCHING: Besides oil palm, pineapple and sago palm are among the crops that can be cultivated on peat soil, said tropical peatland expert Dr Lulie Melling. “Also, we should explore the cultivation of ‘midin’ (Stenochlaena palustris — which is eaten…
SIBU: There is a glut of pineapple in this town around this time every year. Due to oversupply, the price is extremely cheap. Farmers in nearby Sarikei－the pineapple town－will flock to Sibu to sell this tropical fruit. Even those from…
BETONG: Betong Agriculture Office and Area Farmers Organisation (PPK) Saribas bought 360 unsold pineapples from the Kubal Batu farmers for the frontliners starting at 9am at the State Complex here yesterday. According to Betong Agriculture officer Peter Kang, agricultural produces…
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