May-June. 2026 | @ AGROBiz
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The missing link
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P21 | EVENT The AI harvest AI-driven farming solutions will be among the key technologies showcased at MAHA 2026, including applications in planting and fertilisation.
P22-23 | COLUMN Editing tomorrow’ s harvest Genome editing is opening new possibilities for climateresilient, higher-yielding crops, offering a powerful tool to strengthen global food security.
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NOT every story makes the front page.
Over the past few weeks, headlines have spoken about rising fertiliser prices, concerns about water supply and the possibility of farmers delaying planting because of changing weather conditions.
For many people, they were just another few news stories before scrolling on to the next headline. But somewhere down the line, those stories find their way onto our dining tables.
It is easy to get caught up in the excitement surrounding artificial intelligence, drones and smart farming. These technologies deserve the attention they receive because they have the potential to transform agriculture for the better. Yet they also remind us of something equally important.
Innovation means very little if it never reaches the people who need it most.
A farmer deciding whether to invest in a drone is not only thinking about technology. He is thinking about whether this season ' s harvest will cover the cost. A small business considering digital solutions is also weighing rising operating expenses, human resources shortages and uncertain market conditions.
These are decisions made every day, often away from conference halls and exhibition booths.
That is why adoption matters just as much as innovation.
Malaysia has no shortage of bright ideas. The challenge is to ensure these solutions become practical, affordable, and accessible for businesses of every size. Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs are not the newest inventions. They are the ones that quietly become part of everyday life, helping businesses grow, supporting farmers through uncertain seasons and strengthening the country ' s food security one step at a time.
After all, the true success of innovation isn ' t measured by how impressive it looks on display, but by how quietly it becomes part of everyday life.
Perhaps that ' s something worth thinking about.
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