The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) plans to increase padi production by 46,000 tonnes through a five-season, two-year planting programme in the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) area. The programme is expected to raise the average padi yield from 5 tonnes per hectare to 5.6 tonnes per hectare. Phase 1, valued at RM761.23 million, will focus on developing and maintaining 15 tertiary irrigation system blocks and rehabilitating the Pedu Dam.
: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security aims to increase padi production by 46,000 tonnes through its five-season, two-year planting programme in the Muda Agricultural Development Authority area.
“Phase 1 will focus on the development and maintenance of 15 tertiary irrigation system blocks, costing RM526.37 million, as well as the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Pedu Dam at RM234.86 million. The agreement was signed by KPKM secretary-general Datuk Seri Isham Ishak on behalf of the government, MADA general manager Kamarudin Dahuli, and MMC Engineering CEO Asroll Mansor, representing MMC Infra Padi Sdn Bhd.
“Last year, the prime minister announced that this programme would be implemented in phases. Initially, a total allocation of RM5 billion was outlined, with this first phase, worth RM761.23 million, now underway.
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