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Land Use Optimisation Programme Sees 220 Projects Approved Nationally

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) announced that 220 projects have been approved under the Land Use Optimisation Programme in collaboration with state governments nationwide for 2024 and 2025. The program aims to improve, upgrade, and carry out agricultural activities on land jointly owned by state governments and KPKM, with a budget of RM300 million allocated for various agricultural development initiatives in Budget 2025. The program encompasses crop cultivation, livestock, fisheries, agro-tourism, and capacity-building for farmers, planters, fishermen, and breeders.

Key Takeaways:

  • A total of 220 projects have been approved under the Land Use Optimisation Programme in collaboration with state governments nationwide for 2024 and 2025.
  • The projects encompass crop cultivation, livestock, fisheries, agro-tourism, and capacity-building for farmers, planters, fishermen, and breeders.
  • The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has announced that the program aims to improve, upgrade, and carry out agricultural activities on land jointly owned by state governments and KPKM.
  • A proposal for the official handover of 51 National Satellite Farm complexes built by the Department of Veterinary Services using federal funds on state-owned land in Negeri Sembilan, Johor, and Perak was discussed at the meeting.
  • The handover aims to streamline the leasing and maintenance of immovable assets by state authorities in a lawful and organised manner.
  • State governments are encouraged to leverage data from the 2024 Interim Agricultural Census and the Integrated Agricultural Statistics System (TaniStats) to formulate focused and high-impact policies, strategies, and development plans for the agri-food sector.
  • The meeting noted the urgent need for strategic action to address cross-border livestock smuggling along the Malaysia-Thailand border to safeguard the sector from disease threats.
  • The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has announced that a total budget of RM300 million has been allocated for various agricultural development initiatives in partnership with state governments.

Statistics:

  • 220 projects have been approved under the Land Use Optimisation Programme for 2024 and 2025.
  • RM300 million has been allocated for various agricultural development initiatives in partnership with state governments.
  • 51 National Satellite Farm complexes are to be handed over to state authorities.
  • The program encompasses various agricultural activities, including:

+ Crop cultivation

+ Livestock

+ Fisheries

+ Agro-tourism

+ Capacity-building for farmers, planters, fishermen, and breeders

Sources:

  • BERNAMA News Agency
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM)

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