Fruits and veggie production going up


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  • Monday, 11 Sep 2023

Last year's production volume of vegetables stands at 1.163 million metric tonnes, says the Agriculture and Food Security. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

THE combined production of fruits and vegetables showcases an upward trend last year, exemplifying the country's food availability and sufficiency says Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Chan Foong Hin.

Chan says, however, it is important to note that the ministry's data also shows that the growth or yield is not uniform across all types of produce.

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