Johor sees 30% increase in rice production from 2021-2022, state assembly hears


ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor has seen an increase of about 30% in rice production between 2021 and 2022 compared to 2020 and 2021, says Datuk Zahari Sarip.

The state Agriculture, Agro-Based Industry and Rural Development Committee chairman said that despite not being among the main rice-producing states, the Johor government continues to make it part of its agenda to be the southern rice bowl as one of the main focuses in ensuring food security.

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