Weathering the storm: With the rainy season on the horizon, vegetable farmers are fortifying their greenhouses and plastic shelters to safeguard their crops against damage. — Photo courtesy of Lau Weng Soow
PETALING JAYA: As Malaysia prepares for the impending monsoon season, vegetable farmers here have taken proactive steps to safeguard their crops and maintain a steady supply of fresh produce for consumers.
Federation of Vegetable Farmers Associations president Lim Ser Kwee said vegetable farmers have started increasing vegetable cultivation by 20% to cope with the upcoming monsoon, which is expected to reduce vegetable yields. He added that farmers have always taken preventive measures, but this year’s climate is more unpredictable compared to previous years.
