Government & Policy news in Empangan Pedu
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MADA fertilizer distribution hits 47%, farmers worry it's too late for crops
Fertilizer distribution to padi farmers in the MADA area of Kedah has reached nearly 47 percent, with about 290,000 of the 616,000 bags distributed. However, farmer representatives have voiced concerns that the delay will cause yield losses of 20 to 40 percent, as the padi crops have already passed the optimal age for fertilization.
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Smallholders contribute 88.7 percent of national rubber output
The Plantation and Commodities Minister launched the GeRak counter service in Sik, Kedah, to bring government services closer to rubber smallholders. Smallholders account for 88.7 percent of national rubber production, and the initiative targets 5,000 beneficiaries in the district.