Perak expands onion farming


Tan, seen here at his onion farm, is proud to contribute to the pilot project. — Photos: Bernama

THE Perak Agriculture Department is expanding onion cultivation to 10ha in the second phase of its initiative aimed at boosting production and reducing imports.

Department director Norsiyenti Othman said the success of its pilot project covering one hectare in Kampung Kuala Bikam, which yielded 3.3 tonnes during its first harvest in April, served as a catalyst for scaling up onion planting efforts.

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