AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDiesel Relief for Rice: Malaysia will push a RM200m proposal to extend its subsidised diesel fleet card to 17,000 agricultural machinery service providers, aiming to cut paddy cultivation costs as diesel and other operating expenses squeeze operators and farmers. Paddy Progress Check: In the Muda area, 65% of fields are ready and water is flowing; sowing is expected after Aidiladha as farmers wait out weather uncertainty. Food Price Watch: Malaysia’s agriculture ministry will demand an immediate FAMA report after claims of vegetable price jumps in Kelantan, citing hot weather and higher diesel and fertiliser costs. Circular Livestock Feed: A Malaysian cattle farm is drawing attention for using pineapple waste plus rice straw to feed 300 cattle daily, targeting leaner, more tender beef. Agri-Tech Investment: VentureTECH backs Pacton’s FishSpeak platform to scale AI/IoT aquaculture management across ASEAN. Trade & Markets: Singapore is reshaping Lim Chu Kang land use—defence south, farming north—to speed a high-tech agri-food hub. Global Shock Alert: FAO warns the Strait of Hormuz disruption could trigger a food price crisis within months.
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