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Malaysia's Ministry of Plantation and Commodities has mobilised its agencies to help smallholders navigate El Niño impacts, offering guidance to safeguard agricultural yields and palm oil production during extended hot weather.
Malaysia aims to achieve a minimum rubber price of RM5 per kilogramme by end-2027 to enhance incomes for over 500,000 smallholders. Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid says the target requires innovation beyond market forces and improved productivity through technology adoption.
Malaysia has green-lit support for 144,894 agricultural smallholders as the government launches a nationwide information campaign to help farmers access financial aid and technical services.