Smart agriculture, a key game changer to transform agro-food sector

SERDANG: Modernisation and smart agriculture are the key game changers to transform the agro-food sector under the National Agro-food Policy 2021-2030 (DAN 2.0) which focuses on new approaches based on modern technology and sustainable development in line with Industry Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030.

Speaking at the opening of the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture, and Agrotourism (2022 Maha) expo, Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee said in the implementation of the 12th Malaysia Plan, the modernisation and smart agriculture agenda is also among the main focus to drive the country's sustainable, resilient and technology-driven agro-food sector.