SHAH ALAM – The agriculture, fisheries, and livestock sectors have recorded losses over RM90.6 million so far, involving 7,578 agrofood industry entrepreneurs nationwide following the floods that hit the country at the end of last year.
Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee said that of the total, Selangor was the worst-hit state, with losses amounting to RM32.8 million for all three sectors involving 1,100 entrepreneurs.
“This figure will continue to rise from time to time as a comprehensive survey is carried out because the damage has been quite extensive,” he said in his speech read out by his deputy, Datuk Seri Ahmad Hamzah, at the opening ceremony of the Selangor Farmers’ Association’s 44th annual general meeting here tonight.
He said that in the context of the Selangor association, more than RM1.9 million in losses was recorded, involving 91 agricultural projects in five Area Farmers’ Organisations, namely in Klang, Kuala Langat, Hulu Langat, Beranang, and Sepang.
Ronald also hoped that all Agriculture and Food Industries Ministry departments and agencies, together with the targeted groups, would work together to adapt technology in the agriculture sector.
“We must raise the competitiveness of the agricultural sector so that it can face future challenges. It is also important that we can continue to attract the younger generation to venture into the agrofood industry, not just to become farmers, but also as innovative, modern and highly skilled entrepreneurs.
“The rejuvenation of the agrofood sector is important so that the use of industrial revolution 4.0 technology in the agrofood industry can be realised,” he said. – Bernama, January 27, 2022
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