Kota bharu: The collaboration between the Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (KADA) and the National Farmers Organisation (NAFAS) is expected to strengthen the country's agricultural sector through the enhancement of input supply chains and more structured, strategic capacity-building for farmers, said KADA chairman Khalid Abdul Samad.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Khalid expressed appreciation to NAFAS for its willingness to be KADA's key strategic partner in implementing the Tautan Tani programme, which he described as an essential platform for elevating the status of the agricultural sector.
He highlighted that the close cooperation between KADA and NAFAS is a timely and strategic move to ensure national food security, especially in today's context, which demands multi-stakeholder collaboration to address the challenges of the agro-food sector.
Khalid conveyed confidence that the combination of KADA's expertise in area development and human capital, along with NAFAS' strength in logistics and agricultural input supply chains, can create a more sustainable, productive, and competitive agricultural ecosystem.
He noted that such programmes manifest both agencies' commitment to strengthening agricultural knowledge and practices among farmers, while also promoting a thriving culture of collaboration within the industry. He emphasized the initiative of organizing product introduction talks and factory visits to augment farmers' understanding of the agricultural input value chain.
Khalid also stressed the importance of informing farmers about the proper and efficient use of fertilizers, highlighting the need for informed consumers who understand fertiliser contents, nutrient functions, and the impact on crop yields. He stressed the significance of adhering to safety guidelines in pesticide use to ensure quality harvests and environmental protection.
He underscored the necessity of KADA's briefing on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), which is crucial to ensuring that the country's agricultural produce meets international standards to penetrate the global market. Additionally, he acknowledged the value of sharing sessions by farmers, which provide opportunities to learn from one another and exchange practical techniques and innovations from the field.
Khalid concluded that the Tautan Tani programme is a meaningful collaborative effort between KADA, NAFAS, and the farming community, ultimately positioning agriculture as a modern and progressive sector.