State looks to become smart model for industry, pioneer hi-tech methods

Beijing preps for significant risks, challenges from overlapping floods, droughts this year.

KLANG, July 29 — A comprehensive approach needs to be introduced to attract and encourage young people to join the agricultural sector, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari.

KLANG, July 10 — The Crop Seed Quality Bill is to be tabled in Parliament next year, said Agriculture Department director-general Datuk Nor Sam Alwi.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Subsidiaries of the National Farmers’ Organisation (Nafas) will be restructured through a merger process to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged padi farmers to ensure their planned gathering in Putrajaya tomorrow does not disrupt Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's state visit.

KLANG, Jan 26 — The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS) will not obstruct any group of farmers from submitting a memorandum regarding demands to raise the floor price of padi, said its minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

By Selangor Journal Team  SHAH ALAM, Jan 23 — Dozens of cattle farmers who have been issued eviction notices for unlawfully occupying an SD Guthrie Bhd land in Sabak Bernam have been extended a helping hand by the state government.  State executive councillor for rural development Datuk Rizam...

SHAH ALAM, Jan 20 — The Selangor government is conducting a comprehensive review of potential mechanisms to address declining paddy purchase prices in the state.

SHAH ALAM, Dec 18 — SD Guthrie will issue an official notice directing cattle farmers unlawfully occupying its land to relocate their livestock from the company’s plantation in Sabak Bernam by January 31.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — The direction of the development of the franchise industry, the distribution of aid to flood-affected farmers and the status of the establishment of the Malaysian Ombudsman, are among topics that will be discussed on the last day of the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.

PASIR MAS, Nov 26 — Thirty-nine padi farmers from Kampung Luar and Kampung Tersang here suffered losses of almost RM1 million following the flooding of 121ha of padi fields that were ready for harvest at the onset of the northeast monsoon.

PENDANG, Sept 10 — The padi seed production quota for several government agencies must be reviewed to ensure sufficient supply.

ALOR SETAR, Aug 22 — The Farmers’ Organisation Authority (LPP) has called on the government to consider extending the diesel subsidy scheme to include agricultural machinery to alleviate the financial burden on farmers.

JOHOR BAHRU, June 13 — The RM200 monthly assistance under the Budi Madani initiative demonstrates that the Unity Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is concerned about smallholders.

NIBONG TEBAL, June 11 — The recent diesel price hike of RM1.20 per litre will not affect padi farmers as they will continue receiving subsidies, assured Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

ALOR SETAR, March 4 — The Sultan of Kedah Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah has urged the government to review the structure of Syariah Courts, such as its hierarchical system to provide more space for justice to the relevant parties.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, March 3 — State executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture Izham Hashim said the Kota Raja Madani Agriculture Carnival 2024 was an effort to help farmers market their products as well as for consumers to get quality goods. “The state government...

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, March 1 — Cattle breeders whose livestock are found roaming away from their farms could soon face a fine that is up to ten times more than the current amount.  State executive councillor for local government Dato’ Ng Suee Lim said the Selangor government is...

SHAH ALAM, Feb 28 — The Selangor State Legislative Assembly was told that the main reason for the income reduction in the northwest area is the failure of padi farmers to comply with the standard operating procedure (SOP) for rice checks.