BANGI: Palm oil industry players are urged to leverage available technological advancements to improve production efficiency.
Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said this is to ensure that the Malaysian palm oil industry remains competitive and relevant in line with global changes.
"The effective use of technology and innovation in agriculture in developed countries has significantly improved the performance of the agricultural sector and contributed to economic progress," he noted.
The minister said this at the launch of Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) Palm Oil Technology Transfer Programme (TOT MPOB 2024) here today.
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