Farmers forced to buy alternative fertiliser as Baja 3 delays persist
KANGAR: Delays in the distribution of additional compound fertiliser (Baja 3) have forced some padi farmers in Perlis to spend their own money on alternative supplies to save their crops.
In Perlis, some padi farmers are purchasing their own fertiliser due to delays in the distribution of Baja 3. Mohd Noor Hashim, a 63-year-old farmer from Padang Besar Selatan, has not received the compound fertiliser and has had to buy replacement products at RM70 per bag, costing him RM560. He estimated that his income will drop from RM10,000 to RM7,000 per hectare due to the delayed fertilisation.
Another farmer, Zamzuri Ishak, 42, received Baja 3 two months ago and applied it to his fields, but many farmers are still waiting for their share as the distribution process is slow. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation into the delayed distribution of Baja 3 in northern Malaysia, focusing on potential criminal and governance issues.
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