Farmers facing multiple challenges


JOHOR BARU: Soaring temperatures, the El Nino phenomenon and a lower yield are not all that farmers have to put up with.

Malaysia Federation of Vegetable Farmers Association president Lim Ser Kwee said farmers are also facing problems with pests that are damaging their crops.

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