Bad seeds pose a serious threat to food crops, say experts


PETALING JAYA: Hundreds of crops have been lost due to non-native diseases and pests, which are among the main reasons why Malaysia needs a law to control seeds, say agricultural experts, in response to protests against a proposed Bill.

However, the academics also said that the Bill must strike a balance between the need to protect crops so that consumers have sufficient food and the interests of traditional farmers.

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