KUCHING: Sarawak is looking into ways to increase paddy production to boost its rice self-sufficiency level, said state Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi Utom.
He said a meeting with Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg would be held today to find the best solutions and long-term plans to improve paddy production and rice supply.He said the state’s self-sufficiency rate for rice was still low at about 36 per cent.
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“We cannot control farmers from moving into other crops or commodities. We must explain to them that there are many other high-value crops which are easier to take care of like chillies and melon. This will also help in our food security aspect,” he added.On September 30, it was reported that the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development was assessing land in Kota Belud, Sabah and Sri Aman, Sarawak to determine its suitability for implementing paddy cultivation projects.
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