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Malaysia's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is finalising legislation to regulate fertiliser quality, distribution and domestic market stability. The bill addresses farmer concerns over unsuitable supplies during global disruptions.
Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has announced that MAHA 2026 will attract international exhibitors from seven countries, marking the first time foreign participants join the biennial show.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation has cautioned that any closure of the Strait of Hormuz would constitute a worldwide food security emergency rather than a localized issue, given the waterway's critical role in transporting fertilisers and energy.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has approved RM850,000 in funding to develop water infrastructure across KADA rice-growing regions, targeting a 95% cultivation rate this season.
Southeast Asia confronts mounting food inflation risks from a predicted super El Niño weather pattern and geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East, which together threaten harvests and inflate agricultural input costs.
The World Bank has greenlit a US$500 million package to rehabilitate over 1,000 kilometres of rural roads in Ghana, with the goal of enhancing agricultural connectivity and creating thousands of jobs across farming communities.
The government will propose extending subsidised diesel fleet cards to 17,000 agricultural machinery service providers, allocating roughly RM200 million to ease paddy farming costs.
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The government has pledged to extend its Budi Madani: Budi Agri-Komoditi initiative, directing assistance towards smallholder farmers, micro-entrepreneurs, and vulnerable populations through enhanced targeted measures.
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The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry will seek an urgent briefing from FAMA after vegetable prices in Kelantan jumped by as much as RM2 per kilogramme, attributed to prolonged heat and diesel expenses.
Muhammad Nazirullah Mohamad Nazlan has transformed a small onion farming pilot into a commercial operation across three plots in Negeri Sembilan, with expansion plans in Tanjung Ipoh. The venture aligns with Malaysia's goal to cut imported onion reliance by 30 percent by 2030.
FAMA is aiming to attract 5,000 visitors to its three-day Jualan Agro MADANI Mega@PTKM Palong sales event at Palong market. The programme offers discounts of 10-30% on fresh produce, food products and agro-based items through direct-from-producer sales.
Agrobank and the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority have unveiled a micro-financing initiative targeting 1,000 agri-entrepreneurs. The scheme provides funding up to RM100,000 per applicant with competitive rates and complimentary business training.
Malaysia and New Zealand have pledged to expand agricultural cooperation to tackle global fuel and food supply uncertainties. The commitment covers critical inputs including fertilisers, dairy products and grains, with both nations working under existing free trade frameworks.
Malaysia's Agro MADANI Sales Programme delivered RM30.3 million in consumer savings last year through nearly 4,700 events nationwide, reaching over 27 million households and supporting local agricultural entrepreneurs.
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation has cautioned that a sustained closure of the Strait of Hormuz could spark a severe worldwide food price crisis within six to 12 months, urging governments to act swiftly on alternative trade routes and strategic reserves.
Malaysia has welcomed Brazil's proposal to strengthen ties in fisheries, aquaculture and agriculture through technology sharing and training programmes, with discussions also covering fruit exports and research collaboration.
The government has approved a RM200 per hectare upfront plowing incentive for rice farmers to help manage soaring fuel and agricultural input costs. The assistance, confirmed by KADA, will support farmers preparing for the 1/2026 season.