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@ AGROBiz | November-December . 2024

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P04 | Local News Breaking new ground SD Guthrie ’ s shipping of EUDRcompliant palm oil breaks records .
P05 JPG ’ s roadmap to growth JPG sets eyes on becoming a leading palm oil producer in the next 10 years .
P06 | Foreign News Bird flu crosses over H5N1 bird flu raises alarm in farms in the United States .
P07 Rising costs , tight supply Palm oil prices are expected to climb by 10 to 15 per cent in early 2025 .
P08-P09 } Cover Story Utilising available resources Supporting the agricultural sector for food security through the Madani Budget .
P10 Reinvigorating the industry Budget 2025 addresses national challenges , particularly in food security .
P12-P13 A centenary triumph MAHA 2024 concluded with a record-breaking 5.51 million visitors .
P14-P15 Cultivating cocoa Currently , Malaysia imports 530,000 metric tonnes of cocoa annually .