Nafas sets five focus areas to remain relevant

Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee (fourth from right), Nafas chairman Datuk Zamri Yaakob (third from right) and Deputy Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Hamzah (second from right) at the launch of Nafas' golden jubilee celebrations. - Photo: Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Farmers Organisation (Nafas), which celebrated its 50th anniversary on Wednesday (March 30), has set five key focus areas to ensure it remains relevant as it moves towards 2030.

Nafas chairman Datuk Zamri Yaakob said the focus areas were development of the padi and rice industry; marketing of fertiliser and chemical inputs; becoming a major player in the poultry industry; seeking new sources of wealth; and ensuring the prosperity of the farming households.