A padi field in Kedah during harvest season. — Photo courtesy of Mada
Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada) is optimistic that padi farmers in the Muda area in Kedah can meet at least 40% of the country’s supply needs despite uncertain weather conditions.
A statement by Mada general manager’s office said with the current estimated average gross yield of 5.3 tonnes per hectare, padi production for the 2/2021 season (second phase of planting season) should reach 553,631 tonnes.
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