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INTRODUCTION should be implemented in the agro-food
industry transformation.
In 1955, the Ministry of Agriculture was
established with three portfolios under HPPNK 2015 was not only showcasing
it, namely the agriculture, forestry and agricultural products but also introducing
veterinary services. Prior to 2004, the the latest technologies and agro-based
Ministry changed many names and industry related activities.
portfolios. However, after the formation of
the Cabinet on 27 March 2004, it became Besides, this platform would not only
known as the Ministry of Agriculture and elevate Malaysia as the leading
Agro-based Industry (MOA). The Ministry’s agrobusiness development hub in
three missions, which is to transform the the region but farmers, breeders and
agricultural sector in order to become fishermen in Malaysia can adopt the
a modern, dynamic and competitive technology and innovation to increase
sector, develop Malaysia to be more production thus boosting their revenue.
competitive as the world’s leading
producer of food, and agriculture as 33rd Agriculture Organization of The United
one of the country’s economic growth Nation Regional Conference For Asia and
engine, capable of realising the vision Pacific.
of the Ministry which is seen as a leader
in agricultural transformation. To achieve The launching ceremony of 33rd
these goals, five main functions of the Agriculture Organization of The United
Ministry were formulated which include Nation Regional Conference For Asia and
the drafting, designing of policies and Pacific by Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid
implementing policies, strategies and Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia
programs for agricultural development, was held at the Putrajaya International
evaluate, coordinate and ensure the Convention Center on 10 March 2016.
implementation of the projects or
programs on agro-food agricultural The conference discussed current
development, conduct research and issues related to food and agriculture
development (R & D) and innovation to that would involve governments, non-
improve productivity, competitiveness governmental organizations such as
of the agro-food sector; encourage the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the
domestic and foreign investments in the Organization of the States of Southeast
agro-food sector, as well as the design and Asia (ASEAN) and the Civil Society
implementation of agro-food marketing Organization (CSO).
chain that is efficient and effective.
A total of 500 delegates from 46 countries
ACHIEVEMENTS AND participated in the conference and the
ACTIVITIES event was the third time organized in
Malaysia after hosting in 1962 and 1978.
National-level Farmers, Breeders and
Fishermen Day (HPPNK) 2015
HPPNK 2015 themed Agrotechnology
Catalyst for Transformation coincides
with the government’s intention to ensure
the transformation of agro-food into a
more modern, dynamic, innovative and
competitive direction. This is due to the
increase in productivity and quality driven
by technology and innovation which
INTRODUCTION should be implemented in the agro-food
industry transformation.
In 1955, the Ministry of Agriculture was
established with three portfolios under HPPNK 2015 was not only showcasing
it, namely the agriculture, forestry and agricultural products but also introducing
veterinary services. Prior to 2004, the the latest technologies and agro-based
Ministry changed many names and industry related activities.
portfolios. However, after the formation of
the Cabinet on 27 March 2004, it became Besides, this platform would not only
known as the Ministry of Agriculture and elevate Malaysia as the leading
Agro-based Industry (MOA). The Ministry’s agrobusiness development hub in
three missions, which is to transform the the region but farmers, breeders and
agricultural sector in order to become fishermen in Malaysia can adopt the
a modern, dynamic and competitive technology and innovation to increase
sector, develop Malaysia to be more production thus boosting their revenue.
competitive as the world’s leading
producer of food, and agriculture as 33rd Agriculture Organization of The United
one of the country’s economic growth Nation Regional Conference For Asia and
engine, capable of realising the vision Pacific.
of the Ministry which is seen as a leader
in agricultural transformation. To achieve The launching ceremony of 33rd
these goals, five main functions of the Agriculture Organization of The United
Ministry were formulated which include Nation Regional Conference For Asia and
the drafting, designing of policies and Pacific by Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid
implementing policies, strategies and Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia
programs for agricultural development, was held at the Putrajaya International
evaluate, coordinate and ensure the Convention Center on 10 March 2016.
implementation of the projects or
programs on agro-food agricultural The conference discussed current
development, conduct research and issues related to food and agriculture
development (R & D) and innovation to that would involve governments, non-
improve productivity, competitiveness governmental organizations such as
of the agro-food sector; encourage the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the
domestic and foreign investments in the Organization of the States of Southeast
agro-food sector, as well as the design and Asia (ASEAN) and the Civil Society
implementation of agro-food marketing Organization (CSO).
chain that is efficient and effective.
A total of 500 delegates from 46 countries
ACHIEVEMENTS AND participated in the conference and the
ACTIVITIES event was the third time organized in
Malaysia after hosting in 1962 and 1978.
National-level Farmers, Breeders and
Fishermen Day (HPPNK) 2015
HPPNK 2015 themed Agrotechnology
Catalyst for Transformation coincides
with the government’s intention to ensure
the transformation of agro-food into a
more modern, dynamic, innovative and
competitive direction. This is due to the
increase in productivity and quality driven
by technology and innovation which
