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Financial obstacles persist, particularly for young farmers seeking grants and loans. Ministry officials urge banks to liberalize lending policies and promote a service-oriented farming ecosystem, encouraging digital innovation and sustainable practices that can uplift smallholders and rural communities.
Innovations in Aquaculture: Biotechnology and Ecosystem-Based Farming
In Port Dickson, GK Aqua pioneers sustainable freshwater prawn farming through biotechnology — specifically, RNA interference (RNAi) techniques that produce single-sex prawns with 500% higher yields compared to conventional methods. The company's innovative approach involves precise genetic monitoring to create all-female populations, which are more efficient and easier to harvest.