Rice planting in Kedah's Kawasan Muda unaffected by hot, dry conditions, says Mada


ALOR SETAR: Despite the prevailing hot and dry conditions, particularly in Kedah, rice planting activities in Kawasan Muda have remained largely unaffected, says the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada).

In a statement Sunday (Feb 18), Mada indicated that padi planting for Season 2/2023 has reached 99.3% completion, spanning an area of 100,011ha.

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