Growing Malaysia’s food future in the classroom

Little growers: Primary school pupils in China learning how padi grows from a farmer. — China Daily/Asia News Network

COULD a plate of nasi lemak spark a student’s interest in science or inspire a future entrepreneur? Behind its familiar ingredients are questions students can investigate: How do we grow better crops, use water wisely, and get fresh food to market?

Tomorrow’s growers, agricultural technology technicians, and agricultural entrepreneurs are sitting in our classrooms today.