Building resilient padi farming to strengthen Malaysia's food security
STRENGTHENING the nation’s food security involves not only producing more food, but also building a resilient domestic agricultural ecosystem that can sustain farmers and domestic supply over the long term.
The Nestle Paddy Club (NPC) in Malaysia has successfully partnered with over 200 farmers to cultivate more than 600 hectares of paddy, supplying about 2,800 tonnes of rice annually for the company's Cerelac infant cereals. This initiative not only strengthens Malaysia's food security but also promotes sustainable farming practices among participating farmers.
Through the programme, farmers receive agricultural inputs, knowledge, and training to improve crop quality and reduce the use of chemical pesticides, leading to healthier padi crops and yields above the national average. The collaboration between Nestle and Malaysian farming communities demonstrates a commitment to ingredient quality, environmental stewardship, and the long-term resilience of the agricultural ecosystem.
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