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P04 | LOCAL NEWS Rakan Tani rollout An AI-driven farming assistant, Rakan Tani provides immediate guidance to padi growers via WhatsApp.

P05 Traditional crop, new market Maman, a traditional vegetable, is gaining traction as a commercial crop among entrepreneurs.

P06 | FOREIGN NEWS FAO warning According to the FAO, the ongoing West Asia tensions have pushed energy and farming input prices higher.

P07 Sunflower supremacy ROMANIA recorded a notable growth across its agricultural sector in 2025, with an output of 2.53 million tonnes.

P08-09 | COVER STORY The sky no longer keeps its promises Heat is rising, rainfall is shifting, and El Nino could bring new challenges for Malaysia’ s agriculture sector.

P10 | TECHNOLOGY From precision to promise Agroz Inc. enters the global top 50, signalling strong momentum in AI-driven agriculture.

P12-13 | FEATURE Feeding a nation on the edge Market analysts warn that rising input costs, particularly fertiliser, could dampen agricultural output while putting pressure on earnings across plantations and agri-businesses.

P14 | FOCUS Powering with palm Malaysia explores B100 biodiesel as a sustainable fuel option, with Felda leading early trials across its plantation network.

P16-17 | AGRICULTURE & FOOD SECURITY Paddy cost measures MAFS has introduced phased measures, including higher subsidies and new assistance, to ease rising operational costs for paddy farmers.

P18-19 | PLANTATION & COMMODITIES First of its kind Malaysia’ s first fire-resistant door made from oil palm trunk biomass marks a sustainability milestone.

P20 | FISHERIES Sabah fish threat The continued spread of KHV virus, particularly in river systems and tagal areas, has raised fears of long-term ecological imbalance and the potential loss of endemic species.

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