New Bill a blow to small farmers

Neighbourly bonds: Community farms such as this one in Pandan Jaya Phase 2 will likely be affected by a proposed new Bill on seed quality. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

Advocates: Seed licensing costs will hurt community farms

PETALING JAYA: For years, and especially since the Covid-19 pandemic, Nor Riha Yusoff’s personal mission has been to encourage as many people as possible to start their own small backyard farms.