Red claw crayfish culture, a potential industry in Sarawak

KUCHING: The red claw crayfish, which is also known as freshwater lobster, originated from Northern Australia, was reported to have high population in Suai River since 2011. Sarawak Agriculture Director Dr Alvin Chai said his department had acted upon the report and executed 12 series of crayfish landing surveillance programmes, including some samples that were […]

Policy launched as guide for implementation of urban farming activities

PUTRAJAYA: Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin today virtually launched the Urban Community Farming Policy (DKKB) to serve as a guide to regulate and propel urban farming in the country. It outlines five thrusts and 17 strategies which are in line with regulations and procedures currently enforced by local government authorities. According to […]

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 […]