Bulk acquisition of farming input to offset rising cost
AMONG the important steps to reduce the impact of the rising farming cost is the bulk acquisition of farming input by the State Farmers’ Organisation Sarawak (PPNS). Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Martin Ben said that through this acquisition, it is hoped that a more competitive price can be offered to […]
Peladangnita equips farmers with marketing strategies
KUCHING: Peladangnita, which focuses on empowering rural farmers and entrepreneurs, held a workshop from March 8 to 10 to assist members with marketing strategies and digitalisation. With approximately 60,000 members currently, Peladangnita’s workshop aimed to prepare its farmers for entrepreneurship, emphasising the importance of mind transformation and digitisation. According to chairlady of PeladangNita Negeri cum […]
Steps mulled to empower services of farmers’ organisation
KUCHING: Several suggestions were proposed to improve the workflow to empower the services of the State Farmers’ Organisation Sarawak (PPNS). According to a news report from the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), the matter was decided during PPNS Board of Directors meeting held here, today (Jan 26). Present to chair the meeting was Deputy Minister […]
Limbang and Lawas CPPC operational early next year
KUCHING: The Sarawak government through the Sarawak Farmers Organisation (PPNS) will be collaborating with several private companies to operate the Limbang and Lawas Collection, Processing and Packaging Centre (CPPC). Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development of Sarawak and PPNS chairman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the joint venture project was one […]
Sarawak aims to export RM1 bln worth of shrimp by 2030
KUCHING: The Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development is looking at achieving RM1 billion worth of shrimp exported by 2030. Its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said currently, Sarawak has exported RM400 million worth of shrimp. “The development of the fisheries sector is further enhanced with the involvement of Sarawak State […]
Ministry’s name change to spur interest in agriculture says Dr Rundi
KUCHING: The recent name change to the Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development was to spur interests in agriculture among Sarawakians. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom pointed out the ministry’s previous name was confined to agriculture thus food industry and commodity are rarely associated. He also said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan […]
Mindset must change, farming can be lucrative too: Dr Rundi
KUCHING: The perception of traditional ways of farming needs to be addressed as the agricultural sector is capable of generating high income for households. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom encouraged farmers to take advantage of the ample opportunities to turn their agricultural activities into a serious business. […]
Budget 2023: Be sensitive to Sarawakians’ needs says Dr Rundi
KUCHING: Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom expressed hopes for the Budget 2023 to be sensitive to Sarawak and its people’s needs. “It is always our hope to have a better budget and for the federal government to be sensitive to our needs. “I hope that the budget […]
New name for Rundi’s ministry
KUCHING: The Ministry for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development will be known by a new name soon. Minister Datuk Dr Stephen Rundi Utom revealed that the cabinet has agreed to the new name. “We are just waiting for the official announcement to be made by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg,” […]
We can be global food exporter: Uggah
KUCHING: The State Farmers’ Organisation (PPNS) has been tasked to design a mechanism and system to ensure that Sarawak’s agricultural produce reaches the global market. Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture Modernisation, Native Land and Regional Development Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said it was crucial to move the whole supply chain – from […]
