Assistance a boost to farmers

Much-needed aid: Cheng said funds allocated to the farmers would help the farming community whom he said were affected by the pandemic.

JOHOR BARU: Vegetable and fruit farmers here say the government’s emphasis on food security has given them much hope for the future.

Yong Peng Vegetable Farmers Association chairman Cheng Tai Hoe said generally, Budget 2021 was a good one for farmers.