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The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Perak to expand onion cultivation to more districts
GOPENG: Perak will expand the cultivation of the BAW-1 red onion variety, also known as Bawang Perak, to several districts identified as suitable for the crop. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the districts include Kuala Kangsar, Muallim and Perak Tengah, in addition to Kampung Ladang Bikam in Sungkai, Batang Padang, which began planting the variety last year. 'We will open new areas that meet the criteria for onion cultivation, as it must be grown on fertile soil to produce high-quality yields. Bawang Perak is known for its sweet and flavourful taste, which adds to its market appeal. 'So far, four districts have been identified as suitable, and we will expand to several more,' he told reporters after launching the FAMA Fest 2025 @ Perak at the Rural Transformation Centre here today. Also present were Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup and State Rural Development, Plantation, Agriculture and Food Industry Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Zolkafly Harun. Saarani said a total of 12.4 metric tonnes of Bawang Perak was produced last year from a nine-hectare cultivation area. Earlier, in his speech, Arthur mentioned that the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry has allocated an additional RM1.4 million this year to expand the cultivation of the variety. He said the commercial-scale production of Bawang Perak - the first of its kind in the country - was a significant milestone made possible through collaboration between the Perak Agriculture Department and the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI).
Barnama
20-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
FAMA Fest 2025@Perak Targets RM3 Mln In Sales
REGION - NORTHERN > NEWS GOPENG, May 20 (Bernama) -- The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) is targeting sales worth RM3 million during the FAMA Fest 2025@Perak event from May 29 to June 2 at the Rural Transformation Centre (RTC) here. Its Perak director, Azleena Zainal Abidin said the programme which is among the biggest agro-food festivals in Perak hopes to attract 150,000 visitors from various backgrounds. 'This is the seventh time we are organising FAMA Fest. Last year, the sales value for the festival amounted to RM2.67 million, with an attendance of around 120,000 visitors. bootstrap slideshow "The targeted sales value for this year can also be achieved based on several promotions and special offers involving the sale of food products, agriculture, business matching and so on," she said when met by Bernama here today. This edition of FAMA Fest will combine the cooperation of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), State Agriculture Department, State Fisheries Department, State Department of Veterinary Services, Farmers' Organisation Authority (LPP), Perak Agricultural Development Corporation (Perak SADC) and others. Azleena said the programme to be officiated by Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad on June 1 will involve the participation of 120 entrepreneurs from the state. 'Among FAMA Fest's main attractions this time around are 400 types of unique food such as Rendang Tok Mak Nik, Miker Pizza, Laksa Buyong, Nasi Kambing Perap, Roti John Cheese and others from the various states,' she said. She said her team is also collaborating with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living to implement the Agro MADANI Sales and Rahmah Sales, which offer discounts of up to 30 per cent on selected products. "FAMA will also hold promotions for the sale of local fresh produce such as MD2 pineapples, corn, golden melons, strawberries, Chokanan mangoes, pomelos, starfruit and so on," she also said.
