A-G's Report: Rice output targets not met, 50% shortfall in seed production


PETALING JAYA: The targets for rice production output and rice productivity per hectare have not been achieved under the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry’s Management of Rice Cultivation Programme, the Auditor-General’s Report 2022 revealed.

The report also noted that rice production self-sufficiency and farmers' income targets had not been achieved.

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