Ministry allocates over RM43 mln for Terengganu’s agriculture sector
JERTIH: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries has allocated more than RM43.5 million to boost Terengganu’s agriculture sector, as well as to develop the agrofood industry in the state this year. Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee, said that the allocation was channeled to the state government through various departments and agencies under […]
Ministry gradually shifting to output orientation in providing subsidies to farmers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (MAFI) is in the process of gradually shifting from input orientation to output orientation in providing subsidies and incentives to farmers. Minister Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee said presently, any drastic reduction or withdrawal of agricultural input subsidies and incentives is not recommended, as it would directly […]
Amendments to Fama Act to be tabled in Parliament
KOTA KINABALU: Amendments to the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) Act 1965, among others to enable Fama to manage the marketing of livestock products, will be tabled in Parliament, said Agriculture and Food Industries (Mafi) Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee. He said the amendment would open up a wider scope in Fama’s role in […]
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 […]
Agrofood entrepreneurs to be assisted to ensure continuous food supply
BELURAN: Agrofood entrepreneurs who are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic need to be assisted in their recovery to ensure that the people will always have sufficient food supply, said Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee. To this end, he said, the ministry has ensured that the initiatives under the government’s economic […]
Agriculture dept aims to have 500 contract growers this year
PUTRAJAYA: The Agriculture Department aims to produce 500 contract growers through contract agreements with eight anchor companies in the field of agriculture this year, said Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee. He said the companies included Syarikat Beho Supply Sdn Bhd, Exotic Star Sdn Bhd and Greenheart Farm Sdn Bhd, which […]
