Impact of El Nino on palm oil yield not immediate - Noraini
SEREMBAN: The impact of the El Nino phenomenon on commodity crop yields, especially palm oil, usually manifests several months after prolonged hot weather and reduced rainfall.
The El Nino phenomenon can cause a delay in its impact on crops like palm oil, typically taking several months for changes to be noticeable, according to Plantation and Commodities Minister Dr Noraini Ahmad. The Malaysian Meteorological Department recently predicted an 90% chance of a Super El Nino between October and December. Dr Noraini emphasized the ministry's commitment to helping smallholders cope with these weather-related challenges and increase productivity.
The Negri Sembilan Salam Agrikomoditi Programme, launched by Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, aimed to provide government support and guidance directly to the community. Ismail suggested strengthening downstream activities and adopting modern technologies to maximize local economic value from palm oil production. He also urged the younger generation to see the agri-commodity sector as a promising field with government support available for entrepreneurs.
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