Govt targets 30% cut in imported seed dependence by 2040
THE government is targeting a 30 per cent reduction in its dependence on imported seeds by 2040 through greater use of biotechnology, increased domestic seed production and the development of high-quality local breeds. Agriculture and Food Security M...
Malaysia aims to slash its dependence on imported seeds by 30 percent by 2040, leveraging modern biotechnology, boosting domestic seed production, and cultivating superior local breeds, according to Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. The government's roadmap, approved at the second National Seed Council meeting in Bukit Katil, Melaka, on Friday, emphasizes the role of biotechnology in research, expertise building, and the creation of high-quality planting materials to bolster the nation's domestic seed industry.
The initiative also includes proposals to bolster Malaysia's national dairy goat breeding sector and reinforce the Aquaculture Industry Development Plan through a Project Delivery Partner. The government is committed to expanding domestic seed and breeding production to minimize import reliance, fortify the country's food security, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the agri-food sector.
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