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PETALING JAYA: Farmers throughout the country have dumped tonnes of vegetables due to the closure of markets over the long weekend, but they say that the situation will be back to normal after the Hari Raya festivities.
PETALING JAYA: Farmers are hoping the government will consider giving a RM100 subsidy for each tonne of vegetables they produce. Malaysia Federation of Vegetable Farmers Association president Lim Ser Kwee said the government should allocate funds to agriculture to help increase efficiency and ensure food security.
World News - JOHOR BAHRU - Continuous and heavy rains in Malaysia coupled with the steep increase in production costs have significantly impacted the yields of fruits and vegetables around the country, say farmers. They are forecasting that Cameron Highlands, which is one of the top. Read more at www.tnp.sg