Resolve padi seed price issue, minister tells agencies


KUALA LUMPUR: Several agencies and manufacturers of legal padi seeds (BPS) have been directed to immediately resolve complaints related to the delay in the supply and sales of BPS that exceeded the price set by the government, says the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry.Its minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (pic), said the agencies include the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada), Padi and Rice Regulatory Board, Agriculture Department and Regional Farmers’ Organisation.

He said the directive was issued following complaints from several farmers and padi farmers’ organisations on the issue.

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