KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must accelerate the modernisation of its agricultural sector and improve production efficiency to strengthen food security amid growing challenges, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.
Agricultural Modernisation Key To Strengthening Food Security – Mohamad
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Malaysia's agriculture minister emphasized modernization and efficiency to boost food security, citing Brazil's market guarantee system as a model.
- Malaysia needs to modernize agriculture to strengthen food security, according to the minister.
- Brazil's system guarantees government purchase of unsold produce, motivating higher output.
- Subsidies for padi production remain necessary, despite calls to discontinue them.
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