KUCHING, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- An allocation of RM17.7 million has been set aside under the 11th Malaysia Plan to turn Limbang and Lawas as the main buffalo breeding and production areas in the state, said Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah.
Uggah, who is also State Agriculture Modernisation, Native Land and Regional Development Minister, said under the programme, special aid would be given to existing farmers.
“They will be taught modern farm management techniques and the application of artificial insemination as an option to induce more births,” he said after presenting a grant of RM1.2 miilion to help 484 breeders to repair or upgrade the fencing of their 34 communal farms in Limbang today.
Uggah said LImbang and Lawas had big potential as they were also traditional buffalo breeding regions in the state and his ministry’s immediate focus was to increase the number from the 5,500 heads of buffalo currently to 11,000 by 2025.
Apart from generating more income for the breeders, he said there was no issue with the market as there was a constant and big demand from Brunei.
"As a matter of fact, there is also a big local demand especially during Aidiladha," he added.
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