Ministry instructs for rice seeds to be sold directly to farmers organisation and rice farmers

PETALING JAYA: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry has instructed that rice seeds be sold directly to Regional Farmers' Organisation (PPK) and farmers from Oct 11, 2023, to ensure sufficient supply for the planting season.

Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin said the ministry is ensuring an abundant supply of legal rice seeds and controlling their pricing.