Primary Industry Ministry proposes to expand kenaf planting, says deputy minister
18 May 2019
MELAKA, May 18 — The Primary Industry Ministry will be expanding kenaf planting projects in the effort to assist smallholders support the usage of the material in the biodegradable utensil industry. He said the project was carried out by eight farmers with the cooperation of the National Kenaf and Tobacco Board with the ministry providing assistance such as seeds, fertilizers, tools and so on.
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