[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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024