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The Star
7 days ago
- Business
- The Star
MyAgroPrice to aid consumers with comprehensive food pricing data
SERDANG: Ever complained about the rising prices of nasi campur but wondered why farmers are making so little at the same time? Well, now you can find out who is getting a cut from all the meats, greens and rice that is on your plate courtesy of the MyAgroPrice platform run by the Statistics Department. When it is fully up and running, MyAgroPrice will display the prices for almost all foods produced in the country at three stages – the farm, wholesale and retail. 'Consumers can see the difference between the prices that they have to pay compared to the prices at which farmers are selling their produce,' said chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin when launching MyAgroPrice. The platform was launched together with DOSM's umbrella site, the Agriculture Digital Database Integration System or TaniStats here on May 29. TaniStats is compilation of all the data that the department has so far collected on the agriculture sector during its 2024 Agriculture Census. Besides MyAgroPrice, TaniStats will contain the census data, upstream and downstream sector statistics and food security indicators. 'This system will also integrate all agricultural data where updates will be carried out periodically among agricultural agencies and will be used as a reference for policy formulation, development planning and measuring the achievements of their respective sectors. 'TaniStats will strengthen strategic planning, increase supply chain efficiency, and ensure the development of a more sustainable and competitive agricultural sector,' DOSM said in a statement. Checks on the MyAgroPrice platform revealed that it is currently at the testing stage and only lists one item. But DOSM officials say that when it is fully ready, it will contain a whole range of products under categories that include grains, vegetables, seafood and meats. MyAgroPrice will list the prices at the district level and consumers will be able to compare the cost of items among different states. 'MyAgroPrice is an innovation that provides information on the level and changes in the prices of selected agricultural products that can be used by consumers for consumption decisions. 'In addition, policymakers can use price information on the MyAgroPrice platform to determine appropriate interventions for supply security and prices of agricultural products,' it added. MyAgroPrice and other data from the census can be accessed at
New Straits Times
7 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia to conduct agriculture census every 10 years
SERDANG: The Agriculture Census will now be conducted every 10 years to ensure baseline data remains relevant and aligned with current and future challenges, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said the move will help strengthen the agricultural sector's data infrastructure. "With the 2024 Agriculture Census, we now have comprehensive and up-to-date baseline data for the sector, something that hasn't been done in over two decades. "This data provides a crucial foundation for evidence-based policymaking, enabling more accurate, inclusive and effective planning, as well as implementation and monitoring," he said in his speech at the launch of the 2024 Agriculture Census Interim Report today. Also present were Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup and Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin. The last time Malaysia conducted an Agriculture Census was in 2005. Fadillah said short-term agriculture surveys would also be carried out periodically starting next year to improve data availability and support continuous sector monitoring. Meanwhile, the 2024 Agriculture Census — conducted by the Department of Statistics Malaysia from July 7 to Oct 10 last year — covered households and business organisations involved in agricultural activities. It included food crops and commodities, livestock, fisheries and aquaculture, as well as logging and forestry. Fadillah said what was presented in the report was not merely data, but a symbol of the commitment and dedication of all parties involved. Touching on the findings of the 2024 Agriculture Census, Fadillah, who is also the energy transition and water transformation minister, said 458,395 individuals (45.4 per cent) of agricultural operators are aged 60 and above, while 326,287 (32.3 per cent) are between the ages of 46 and 59. Meanwhile, 224,147 agricultural operators (22.2 per cent) are aged between 15 and 45. "There is a need to rejuvenate the agriculture sector by attracting the participation of the younger generation in this field. "Without a skilled and competitive workforce among the youth, the goal of strengthening national food security and reducing reliance on imports will be difficult to achieve," he said. Fadillah urged all parties, including policymakers and researchers, to leverage the statistics to chart directions and interventions in the agriculture sector, especially in addressing national food security issues. At the event, the Agriculture Products Price Dashboard (MyAgroPrice) was also launched. It is another key initiative for the digitisation of the country's agricultural statistics. The dashboard displays average prices for 60 selected agricultural products across three key stages of the supply chain — farm, wholesale, and retail levels — by state, over a monthly time series from 2020 to 2024. MyAgroPrice adds value for farmers by providing accurate and accessible price information, helping them to better plan marketing strategies and reduce the price information gap among industry players. The dashboard plays an important role for policymakers to monitor price stability, identify market trends, and design more targeted interventions for the well-being of the people and the nation's food security.
Malaysian Reserve
7 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
DPM Fadillah: Agricultural census to be conducted every 10 years
SERDANG — The agricultural census will be implemented every 10 years, to ensure the baseline data is always relevant to current needs and future challenges, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (picture). Speaking at the launch of the 2024 Agricultural Census Interim Report here today, Fadillah said short-term agricultural surveys will also be implemented periodically starting in 2026 to strengthen data availability and support continuous monitoring of the country's agricultural sector. 'Through the implementation of the 2024 Agricultural Census, the country now has comprehensive and up-to-date baseline data on the agricultural sector, which was last collected more than two decades ago. 'This is an important basis for policy formulation based on statistical evidence, thus strengthening accurate, inclusive and effective planning, implementation and monitoring of the agricultural sector,' he said. The 2024 Agricultural Census conducted by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) provides basic data on the profile of agricultural holdings such as demographic information, agricultural yields, input costs, farm size, land use and ownership, mechanisation and use of technology. It can be used in formulating short and long-term policies and programmes besides increasing food security, productivity and promoting sustainable agriculture. Touching on the findings of the 2024 Agricultural Census, Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said that 458,395 people (45.4 per cent) of individual agricultural entrepreneurs are aged 60 and above while 326,287 people (32.3 per cent) aged 46 to 59 years. Individual agricultural entrepreneurs aged 15 to 45 years numbered 224,147 people (22.2 per cent). 'Clearly there is a need to rejuvenate the agricultural sector by attracting the participation of the younger generation in this sector. 'Without a skilled and competitive workforce among the younger generation, the target of strengthening the country's food security and reducing dependence on imports is difficult to achieve,' he said. Therefore, he stressed that strategic measures such as increasing incentives, introducing modern technology and improving perceptions of careers in the agricultural sector need to be mobilised comprehensively to ensure sustainability in the agricultural sector. Fadillah also suggested that all parties, both at the policy-making and researcher levels, should utilise the statistics to formulate directions and appropriate interventions in the agricultural sector, especially in addressing the issue of national food security. At the event, the Agricultural Product Price Dashboard (MyAgroPrice) was also launched, which is another important initiative for the digitalisation of the country's agricultural statistics. The dashboard displays the average prices of 60 selected agricultural products, covering three main stages, namely the supply chain, farm, wholesale and retail by state for a monthly time series period from 2020 to 2024. MyAgroPrice provides added value to farmers by providing accurate and accessible price information, thus helping them plan marketing strategies better and reducing the price information gap between industry players. At the same time, the dashboard plays an important role for policymakers to monitor price stability, identify market trends and design more targeted interventions for the well-being of the people and the country's food security. Also present were Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup and Chief Statistician of Malaysia Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin. — BERNAMA
The Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Agricultural census to be conducted every 10 years
SERDANG: The agricultural census will be implemented every 10 years, to ensure the baseline data is always relevant to current needs and future challenges, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 Agricultural Census Interim Report here today, Fadillah said short-term agricultural surveys will also be implemented periodically starting in 2026 to strengthen data availability and support continuous monitoring of the country's agricultural sector. 'Through the implementation of the 2024 Agricultural Census, the country now has comprehensive and up-to-date baseline data on the agricultural sector, which was last collected more than two decades ago. 'This is an important basis for policy formulation based on statistical evidence, thus strengthening accurate, inclusive and effective planning, implementation and monitoring of the agricultural sector,' he said. The 2024 Agricultural Census conducted by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) provides basic data on the profile of agricultural holdings such as demographic information, agricultural yields, input costs, farm size, land use and ownership, mechanisation and use of technology. It can be used in formulating short and long-term policies and programmes besides increasing food security, productivity and promoting sustainable agriculture. Touching on the findings of the 2024 Agricultural Census, Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said that 458,395 people (45.4 per cent) of individual agricultural entrepreneurs are aged 60 and above while 326,287 people (32.3 per cent) aged 46 to 59 years. Individual agricultural entrepreneurs aged 15 to 45 years numbered 224,147 people (22.2 per cent). 'Clearly there is a need to rejuvenate the agricultural sector by attracting the participation of the younger generation in this sector. 'Without a skilled and competitive workforce among the younger generation, the target of strengthening the country's food security and reducing dependence on imports is difficult to achieve,' he said. Therefore, he stressed that strategic measures such as increasing incentives, introducing modern technology and improving perceptions of careers in the agricultural sector need to be mobilised comprehensively to ensure sustainability in the agricultural sector. Fadillah also suggested that all parties, both at the policy-making and researcher levels, should utilise the statistics to formulate directions and appropriate interventions in the agricultural sector, especially in addressing the issue of national food security. At the event, the Agricultural Product Price Dashboard (MyAgroPrice) was also launched, which is another important initiative for the digitalisation of the country's agricultural statistics. The dashboard displays the average prices of 60 selected agricultural products, covering three main stages, namely the supply chain, farm, wholesale and retail by state for a monthly time series period from 2020 to 2024. MyAgroPrice provides added value to farmers by providing accurate and accessible price information, thus helping them plan marketing strategies better and reducing the price information gap between industry players. At the same time, the dashboard plays an important role for policymakers to monitor price stability, identify market trends and design more targeted interventions for the well-being of the people and the country's food security. Also present were Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup and Chief Statistician of Malaysia Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin.
The Star
7 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Agricultural census to be conducted every 10 years, says Fadillah
SERDANG: The agricultural census will be implemented every 10 years, to ensure the baseline data is always relevant to current needs and future challenges, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 Agricultural Census Interim Report here Thursday (May 29), Fadillah said short-term agricultural surveys will also be implemented periodically starting in 2026 to strengthen data availability and support continuous monitoring of the country's agricultural sector. "Through the implementation of the 2024 Agricultural Census, the country now has comprehensive and up-to-date baseline data on the agricultural sector, which was last collected more than two decades ago. "This is an important basis for policy formulation based on statistical evidence, thus strengthening accurate, inclusive and effective planning, implementation and monitoring of the agricultural sector," he said. The 2024 Agricultural Census conducted by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) provides basic data on the profile of agricultural holdings such as demographic information, agricultural yields, input costs, farm size, land use and ownership, mechanisation and use of technology. It can be used in formulating short and long-term policies and programmes besides increasing food security, productivity and promoting sustainable agriculture. Touching on the findings of the 2024 Agricultural Census, Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said that 458,395 people (45.4 per cent) of individual agricultural entrepreneurs are aged 60 and above while 326,287 people (32.3 per cent) aged 46 to 59 years. Individual agricultural entrepreneurs aged 15 to 45 years numbered 224,147 people (22.2 per cent). "Clearly there is a need to rejuvenate the agricultural sector by attracting the participation of the younger generation in this sector. "Without a skilled and competitive workforce among the younger generation, the target of strengthening the country's food security and reducing dependence on imports is difficult to achieve," he said. Therefore, he stressed that strategic measures such as increasing incentives, introducing modern technology and improving perceptions of careers in the agricultural sector need to be mobilised comprehensively to ensure sustainability in the agricultural sector. Fadillah also suggested that all parties, both at the policy-making and researcher levels, should utilise the statistics to formulate directions and appropriate interventions in the agricultural sector, especially in addressing the issue of national food security. At the event, the Agricultural Product Price Dashboard (MyAgroPrice) was also launched, which is another important initiative for the digitalisation of the country's agricultural statistics. The dashboard displays the average prices of 60 selected agricultural products, covering three main stages, namely the supply chain, farm, wholesale and retail by state for a monthly time series period from 2020 to 2024. MyAgroPrice provides added value to farmers by providing accurate and accessible price information, thus helping them plan marketing strategies better and reducing the price information gap between industry players. At the same time, the dashboard plays an important role for policymakers to monitor price stability, identify market trends and design more targeted interventions for the well-being of the people and the country's food security. Also present were Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup and Chief Statistician of Malaysia Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin. - Bernama
