AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAgri-Trade & Food Security: A Malaysian SME story is turning into a global supply chain win: Saffiya Bakery says its “golok” bread and rainbow cookies are now selling online in Japan (Hokkaido) and Amman, showing how small food makers can scale with market access. Inputs & Livestock Services: Ahead of Aidiladha, Malaysia’s veterinary services issued 887 slaughter permits for 2,834 animals so outside-abattoir slaughter can be monitored with health certificates. Local Infrastructure for Farming: In Sabah, the Timpangoh–Babagon bridge opened more than three months early, restoring a key route for students and for moving farm produce to markets. Crop Diversification: In Negeri Sembilan, a young farmer scaled red onion production from 500 polybags to about 51,000, supported by MARDI, aiming to cut import reliance. Policy & Cost Pressure: Kenya’s weather agency urged farmers to use ongoing rains to boost crop growth and pasture establishment, while Mekong-region businesses warn inflation is staying elevated as energy and supply-chain shocks ripple into agriculture.
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