Beyond Food Security: Tapping into Brunei’s Agri-Food Opportunities
Brunei is diversifying its economy by expanding the agri-food sector, focusing on high-value niche products to strengthen food security and economic development, while addressing structural challenges. Pursuing Economic Diversification Through Agri-Food Brunei Darussalam is embarking on a strategic initiative to diversify its economy beyond its traditional reliance on oil and gas. Central to this…
Brunei is actively working to diversify its economy, with a focus on expanding the agri-food sector. This sector is seen as a key area for economic development and strengthening food security. The government's plan involves targeting high-value niche products to overcome structural challenges that currently limit the sector's growth.
Successfully increasing the agri-food sector's contribution to the economy will require addressing issues such as land scarcity, infrastructure limitations, labor shortages, and skill gaps. By focusing on premium halal-certified foods and specialty aquaculture items, Brunei can not only boost its food security but also stimulate broader economic growth.
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