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P14 | SPECIAL Local on the menu Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed all ministries and government agencies to stop using imported food at official functions, aiming to prioritise Malaysian-grown produce.
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P04 | LOCAL NEWS Semiconductors for food security Malaysia’ s growing tech ecosystem may offer new solutions for food security in developing nations.
P05 Kenaf and beyond Kenaf, Napier grass and seaweed highlighted as new growth drivers
P06 | FOREIGN NEWS Farming the desert China’ s vegetable powerhouse, Shouguang, is planting roots in new terrain— the deserts of the United Arab Emirates( UAE).
P07 Brazil’ s bird flu alarm Brazil, a key player in global food exports is managing its first bird flu outbreak
P08-10 | COVER STORY A fruitful journey Ladang’ 57 promotes quality, heritage and ethical farming, connecting to Malaysian pride
P12-13 | FEATURE Flying smarter, farming better Technology is helping Malaysian farmers do more with less— boosting yields while preserving age-old farming wisdom.
P15 | INAGRICHEM 2025 Indonesia’ s green revolution Government subsidies and strong policy backing have set the stage for rapid growth in Indonesia’ s agrochemical and fertiliser sectors.
P16-17 | AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY Egg subsidy – industry responds Starting May 1, 2025, egg subsidies are halved to five sen per unit, with full removal by Aug 1- a major shift toward market-based pricing and fiscal consolidation.
P18-19 | PLANTATION & COMMODITIES Malaysia’ s sustainable shift Malaysia is now co-chair of the FACT Dialogue, leading global sustainable trade efforts
P20 | EVENT Cultivating ASEAN resilience