Malaysia aims to achieve 40% aquaculture production by 2030 to meet its fisheries needs. Experts propose integrated farming, where fish are raised alongside rice, as a nature-based solution to boost food security. This method promotes efficient water use, pest control, and increased income for rice farmers.
Aziz said relevant agencies should be roped in to kick off pilot projects to show the potential of the system, adding that such projects could encourage the government to invest in developing an eco-friendly approach. – BERNAMAPICFood security has been a hot topic in the country for some time, with Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup saying Malaysia aims to achieve 40% aquaculture production by 2030 to meet its fisheries needs.
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Institute of Climate Adaptation and Marine Biotechnology director Prof Dr Yeong Yik Sung said integrated farming, in which fish are farmed in the same land area as rice, could boost Malaysia’s food security.a nature-based solution in aquaculture, focusing on protecting, restoring and sustainably managing aquatic ecosystems.
“Some fish species help control pests in rice fields by eating insects and weeds, reducing the need for pesticides and herbicides.” Aziz said relevant agencies should be roped in to kick off pilot projects to demonstrate the system’s potential, adding that such projects could encourage the government to invest in developing an eco-friendly farming approach.
“Farmers in Malaysia may face a high initial cost due to the need to modify rice fields to include trenches and dykes.
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