Govt to boost domestic corn production as import costs tripled

PARLIAMENT | The cost to import corn used for making animal feed has tripled over time, prompting a move towards boosting domestic production.

Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Ronald Kiandee (above) said the current cost to import corn ranges between RM1,700 and RM1,800 per tonne, up from between RM600 and RM800 per tonne.

“So, there is an urgency for the ministry to...