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P04 | Local News Boosting Sarawak ’ s food security Sarawak is taking a chance by making rice and pineapple a primary focus .

P05 Groundbreaking focus The Global AgriTech Summit 2024 was a pivotal platform that brought together the brightest minds in AgriTech .

P06 | Foreign News India ’ s rubber supply crisis India grapples with a natural rubber shortage as rising demand outpaces domestic production .

P07 USDA boosts trade support USDA boosts agricultural export support with $ 300 million amid farm bill delays .

P08-P09 | Cover Story Driving growth Ancom Crop Care is driving sustainable agricultural growth by delivering efficient solutions to modern agricultural challenges

P10-P11 Mitigating surging demands FGV aims to deliver high-quality and sustainable animal feed with ALMA .

P12 Indonesian dilemma Indonesia tackles EU deforestation rules , working to resolve forest data discrepancies and improve supply chain traceability for key exports .

P14 Plantation & Commodities Guardians of the forest Malaysia halts palm oil expansion into forests to protect orangutans and reinforce sustainability .

P15 Strengthening Malaysia ’ s commodity sector A focus on sustainability and economic growth .

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