Promoting a viable biological solution

Kiandee (holding fruit) looking at a tacunan coconut tree planted at the Johor Agricultural Park in Kong Kong, Johor Baru, during his site visit. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

JOHOR BARU: The Agriculture and Food Industries Ministry plans to fortify its Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme with the RM10mil allocation from the Federal Government under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) to improve Malaysia’s food security and safety, and boost exports.

Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee said the ministry, through the Agriculture Department, introduced IPM in the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP) in line with the introduction of good manufacturing practices (GMP) and Malaysian Good Agricultural Practices (myGAP).