![[COLUMNIST] Sail along global agritech trends and empower smallholder farmers at scale [COLUMNIST] Sail along global agritech trends and empower smallholder farmers at scale](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646623893_TBmodernagriculture.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Sail along global agritech trends and empower smallholder farmers at scale
The application of the 4IR in the agricultural sector underscores its role as more than just technological progression.
Fri Mar 15 2024
![186,000 foreign workers needed in agricultural sector - Chan 186,000 foreign workers needed in agricultural sector - Chan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81647077631_Pesawah.jpg)
186,000 foreign workers needed in agricultural sector - Chan
Chan said so far a total of 3,000 foreign workers have been registered through the Labour Recalibration Programme 2.0 to fill in the vacancies.
Wed Feb 15 2023
![Is Switzerland preparing to ban intensive livestock farming? Is Switzerland preparing to ban intensive livestock farming?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663927295_CHICKEN.jpg)
Is Switzerland preparing to ban intensive livestock farming?
It will then be a matter of enshrining the principle of animal dignity in the constitution within the agricultural sector.
Sat Sep 24 2022
![Pulau Bunting integrated development project will boost Yan's economic landscape - PM Pulau Bunting integrated development project will boost Yan's economic landscape - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51662041676_TBISMAILSABRIYAN.jpg)
Pulau Bunting integrated development project will boost Yan's economic landscape - PM
The RM14.4 billion Pulau Bunting gas supply centre and power plant integrated development project will help change the economic landscape of Yan district which is dependent on the agricultural sector.
Thu Sep 01 2022
![Mechanisation technology to boost agricultural productivity - Ronald Mechanisation technology to boost agricultural productivity - Ronald](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81648283405_DatukSeriDrRonal.jpg)
Mechanisation technology to boost agricultural productivity - Ronald
The use of mechanisation technology in the agricultural sector can reduce dependence on manpower, in turn ensuring the country's food production is not affected.
Sat Mar 26 2022
![New Ba'kelalan agriculture station will spur local product development New Ba'kelalan agriculture station will spur local product development](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71636435917_awangtengahali.jpg)
New Ba'kelalan agriculture station will spur local product development
The construction of a new agriculture station in Ba'kelalan will spur the development of the local agricultural sector in the area.
Tue Nov 09 2021
![North Korea's Kim says food situation 'tense' due to pandemic, typhoons North Korea's Kim says food situation 'tense' due to pandemic, typhoons](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71623810925_KOREA.jpg)
North Korea's Kim says food situation 'tense' due to pandemic, typhoons
Kim said the agricultural sector failed to fulfil its grain production plan due to the damage by typhoon last year.
Wed Jun 16 2021
![Digitalisation and industrialisation of agriculture as pathway for youth employment Digitalisation and industrialisation of agriculture as pathway for youth employment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/61588052462_DIGITALCONTENT.jpg)
Digitalisation and industrialisation of agriculture as pathway for youth employment
The grand vision for our agricultural sector will also enable us to make the next jump in moving up the developmental value chain.
Fri Apr 16 2021
![Time to modernise the agricultural sector for food security Time to modernise the agricultural sector for food security](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)
Time to modernise the agricultural sector for food security
Technology use bypasses farm production limitations towards improved food security and better financial returns.
Wed Apr 14 2021
![MAFI, CAAM drafting guidelines for drone use in agricultural sector MAFI, CAAM drafting guidelines for drone use in agricultural sector](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81608115340_DronPKP.jpg)
MAFI, CAAM drafting guidelines for drone use in agricultural sector
The Agricultural and Food Industries Ministry (MAFI) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) are drafting a set of specific guidelines for the use of drones in the agricultural sector.
Wed Dec 16 2020
![Budget 2021 enhances food security amid COVID-19 pandemic Budget 2021 enhances food security amid COVID-19 pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/81588319129_makanan.jpg)
Budget 2021 enhances food security amid COVID-19 pandemic
This is to ensure that the agricultural sector remains functioning as usual in supplying sufficient quality food at reasonable prices.
Tue Nov 17 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
![No extra funds for agricultural sector in Budget 2017 No extra funds for agricultural sector in Budget 2017](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/81439083997_LEMBU.jpg)
No extra funds for agricultural sector in Budget 2017
Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek says this is not the best time to ask for more funds with the reduction of oil and gas revenue.
Tue Sep 06 2016
![Ahmad Shabery urges ATI graduates to be transformation agents Ahmad Shabery urges ATI graduates to be transformation agents](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71445761943_AhmadShaberyCheek.jpg)
Ahmad Shabery urges ATI graduates to be transformation agents
Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek called on Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) graduates to be agents in the transformation of the agricultural sector.
Sun Oct 25 2015
Peru's agricultural sector to grow over 5% in 2013
Peru's agricultural sector is expected to increase over five percent this year boosted by investments currently being made.
Mon Feb 25 2013