![[COLUMNIST] Agriculture sector need more than subsidies to boost productivity and food security [COLUMNIST] Agriculture sector need more than subsidies to boost productivity and food security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81699688055_Inisiatifpenanaman.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Agriculture sector need more than subsidies to boost productivity and food security
To increase agricultural productivity, a combination of financial, logistical, and technological supportsisneeded.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Preserving Malaysia's Interests: The Musang King Conundrum [COLUMNIST] Preserving Malaysia's Interests: The Musang King Conundrum](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71627204453_durian.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Preserving Malaysia's Interests: The Musang King Conundrum
China's substantial investment in Malaysia's agriculture sector raises concerns about undue influence over our domestic policies.
Fri Oct 13 2023
![Malaysia to share agriculture sector vision at Kazan Forum 2023 Malaysia to share agriculture sector vision at Kazan Forum 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684309818_MohamadSabuKotaB.jpg)
Malaysia to share agriculture sector vision at Kazan Forum 2023
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu will share Malaysia's vision on its agriculture sector when he participates in the Kazan Forum 2023
Wed May 17 2023
![Ministry zeroes in on cartel activities Ministry zeroes in on cartel activities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673502830_TBkpdn.jpg)
Ministry zeroes in on cartel activities
Investigating cartel activities in the food and agriculture sector will be the utmost priority of the KPDN this year, said its minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub.
Thu Jan 12 2023
![Penang Yang Dipertua Negeri wants state to learn from other countries on modernising agriculture sector Penang Yang Dipertua Negeri wants state to learn from other countries on modernising agriculture sector](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71658562099_TunAhmadFuzi.jpg)
Penang Yang Dipertua Negeri wants state to learn from other countries on modernising agriculture sector
Ahmad Fuzi wants the state government to learn from other countries on modernising the state's agriculture sector in an effort to increase food security and safety.
Sat Jul 23 2022
![MAHA 2022 platform to eliminate middlemen in agriculture MAHA 2022 platform to eliminate middlemen in agriculture](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41653295024_TBDRNIK.jpg)
MAHA 2022 platform to eliminate middlemen in agriculture
The MAHA 2022 which will be held in August, among others, serves as a platform to eliminate the role of middlemen in the agriculture sector and food supply chain.
Mon Jul 18 2022
![Eliminate role of middlemen in agriculture sector - PM Eliminate role of middlemen in agriculture sector - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61652891527_PerdanaMenteriDatu.jpg)
Eliminate role of middlemen in agriculture sector - PM
Ismail Sabri said middlemen exploit the hard work of farmers and fishermen and manipulate market prices.
Thu May 19 2022
![Floods: Terengganu agriculture sector's estimated losses at over RM10 mln Floods: Terengganu agriculture sector's estimated losses at over RM10 mln](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71646315849_IkanAirTawarMati.jpg)
Floods: Terengganu agriculture sector's estimated losses at over RM10 mln
Terengganu agriculture sector's estimated losses from the recent floods amount to over RM10 million.
Mon Mar 07 2022
![Felda able to cope with foreign labour shortage through various measures Felda able to cope with foreign labour shortage through various measures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51645102583_PengarahBesarFELDA.jpg)
Felda able to cope with foreign labour shortage through various measures
The shortage of foreign workers affecting most of the country's palm oil industry players does not present a great obstacle for Felda to continue to drive the development of the agriculture sector.
Thu Feb 17 2022
![Agriculture sector to expand 3.9 pct, mining to decline 0.3 pct in 2022 Agriculture sector to expand 3.9 pct, mining to decline 0.3 pct in 2022](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81623015625_LADANGLADA.jpg)
Agriculture sector to expand 3.9 pct, mining to decline 0.3 pct in 2022
The agriculture sector is forecast to expand 3.9 per cent in 2022 even though the sector is projected to decline marginally by 0.8 per cent in 2021, mainly supported by the commodity segment.
Fri Oct 29 2021
![Less than 3,000 of 18,547 vacancies available in agriculture sector - Saravanan Less than 3,000 of 18,547 vacancies available in agriculture sector - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61615271778_MSaravanan.jpg)
Less than 3,000 of 18,547 vacancies available in agriculture sector - Saravanan
Saravanan says only 2,982 of the 18,547 vacancies available in the agriculture sector last year have been filled.
Tue Mar 09 2021
![Govt to implement 7 key initiatives to empower agriculture sector Govt to implement 7 key initiatives to empower agriculture sector](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71604670358_950x600.jpg)
Govt to implement 7 key initiatives to empower agriculture sector
These include the allocation of RM30 million for the extension of the Community Farming Programme for the semi-urban and rural communities.
Fri Nov 06 2020
![Kelantan seeks RM500 million for agriculture sector Kelantan seeks RM500 million for agriculture sector](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/61505281471_fishingsealaut.jpg)
Kelantan seeks RM500 million for agriculture sector
Kelantan is seeking an allocation of more than RM500 million under the 2021 Budget to develop the agricultural sector in the state.
Tue Nov 03 2020
![COVID-19: Affected individuals can apply for RISDA grant COVID-19: Affected individuals can apply for RISDA grant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41594708645_MenteriPembangunan.jpg)
COVID-19: Affected individuals can apply for RISDA grant
A special study on COVID-19 found that 70 per cent of people from the agriculture sector in rural communities suffered a drop in income due to the pandemic.
Tue Jul 14 2020
![LintraMax: Sowing The Seeds of Digitalisation in Agriculture LintraMax: Sowing The Seeds of Digitalisation in Agriculture](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/51574038629_awani-review.jpg)
LintraMax: Sowing The Seeds of Digitalisation in Agriculture
Despite its slow uptake, digitalisation is set to transform the agriculture sector. LintraMax CEO and MD Khor Kheng Khoon believes he has just what it takes to make it more accessible for planters.
Sat Jun 01 2019