Net food exporter target


Dr Abdul Rahman (centre) launching a book on fruit pests at the agriculture research officers’ meeting. With him are Chai (left) and Dr Gluma. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak is targetting to plant 100,000ha each of durian, pineapple, coconut and banana by 2030 as part of its efforts to become a net food exporter.

Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said the state Agriculture Department was entrusted to identify suitable land for planting these crops.

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