ALOR SETAR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The Unity Government will ensure that the well-being of padi farmers is protected by increasing their income, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In this connection, he said several pilot projects on the five-season crop in two years for padi cultivation had been undertaken to boost padi production, including by the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) and Kedah Zakat Board. Anwar said RM3 billion was needed to upgrade infrastructure in padi planting areas to enable the implementation of the five-season crop in two years.

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