Mosti conducting studies to reduce cost of agricultural production

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) is conducting several studies to reduce costs related to the production of agricultural products in the country, says Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim.

The Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, said the recent increase in the prices of food products, including vegetables, was not only due to the decrease in production, but was closely linked to the supply of fertilisers and pesticides.