‘Soil needs rest in five-season padi cultivation’


KUALA LUMPUR: In addition to considering weather factors, prioritising effective soil and water management is essential to maximise the outcomes of the five-season padi cultivation project within two years, says an academic.

Prof Datuk Dr Nasir Shamsudin of the Putra Business School said this will enhance the country’s self-sufficiency ratio (SSR) in staple food production.

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