Integrated plantation system under study


Planning ahead: Wee (standing) speaking about flood mitigation at the Tanjung Piai MCA division office in Pontian.

TANJUNG PIAI: The Primary Industries and Commodities Ministry is looking into introducing an integrated plantation system for oil palm and rubber trees as a way to increase the income of small-time farmers, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Jeck Seng.

The Deputy Minister said to date, two plants had been identified as a suitable addition – pineapples and mushrooms.

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