![[COLUMNIST] Sowing change: Why agricultural modernisation is key to profound national progress [COLUMNIST] Sowing change: Why agricultural modernisation is key to profound national progress](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61622629083_950x600.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Sowing change: Why agricultural modernisation is key to profound national progress
Modernising agriculture will boost food security and create opportunities to enhance our nation's economic growth.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![[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] Work on concrete measures to improve our environment [COLUMNIST] Work on concrete measures to improve our environment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689318646_Sustainableenvironm.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Work on concrete measures to improve our environment
According to Environmental Performance Index, Malaysia still rely heavily on pesticides in agricultural activities.
Mon Mar 18 2024
![[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
![Hong Kong will ban seafood imports if Japan releases nuclear water Hong Kong will ban seafood imports if Japan releases nuclear water](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689162016_TBJapaneseimports.jpg)
Hong Kong will ban seafood imports if Japan releases nuclear water
Hong Kong is Japan's second-largest market for agricultural and fisheries exports.
Wed Jul 12 2023
![Malaysia, Turkiye to strenghthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture Malaysia, Turkiye to strenghthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676094595_MohamadSabu.jpg)
Malaysia, Turkiye to strenghthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture
Turkiye has expresse willingness to share its expertise in the field of modern agricultural technology and mechanisation.
Wed Mar 01 2023
![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
![Malaysia, Indonesia strengthen bilateral cooperation in food security, agriculture Malaysia, Indonesia strengthen bilateral cooperation in food security, agriculture](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81676419077_TBMDSABU.jpg)
Malaysia, Indonesia strengthen bilateral cooperation in food security, agriculture
Malaysia and Indonesia will strengthen bilateral cooperation in food security through agrofood trade and agricultural technical collaboration.
Tue Feb 14 2023
![Federal govt plans to implement modern agriculture projects on idle state land - Ahmad Maslan Federal govt plans to implement modern agriculture projects on idle state land - Ahmad Maslan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81675246084_AhmadMaslan.jpg)
Federal govt plans to implement modern agriculture projects on idle state land - Ahmad Maslan
The federal government through GLCs under the MoF is looking to rent or lease idle state land to implement modern agricultural projects.
Wed Feb 01 2023
![Malaysia, Iran agree to cooperate in field of agricultural R&D Malaysia, Iran agree to cooperate in field of agricultural R&D](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41636963161_padi.jpg)
Malaysia, Iran agree to cooperate in field of agricultural R&D
MAFS said Iran hopes to tap into Malaysia's expertise and knowledge in the field of aquaculture to develop the aquaculture sector in Iran.
Thu Jan 19 2023
![Six dead in California home shooting, including 6-month-old baby and her mother Six dead in California home shooting, including 6-month-old baby and her mother](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673925461_shootingGoshen.jpg)
Six dead in California home shooting, including 6-month-old baby and her mother
Six people including a six-month-old baby cradled in the arms of her 17-year-old mother were shot dead at a home in California's main agricultural valley on Monday.
Tue Jan 17 2023
![Reeling from floods, Pakistan seeks climate compensation, debt relief Reeling from floods, Pakistan seeks climate compensation, debt relief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61667888002_Pakistan.jpg)
Reeling from floods, Pakistan seeks climate compensation, debt relief
There are hundreds of broken bridges across the country, as well as stagnant lake water now fouling Pakistan's southern agricultural landscape.
Tue Nov 08 2022
![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
![Adoption of IoT will help boost agricultural output Adoption of IoT will help boost agricultural output](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)
Adoption of IoT will help boost agricultural output
Roshidi said the use of IoT can create precision agriculture thus increasing productivity and farming output.
Fri Aug 12 2022