KANGAR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the 'Agro MADANI' Sales Programme nationwide has benefited 18.7 million households, recording total savings of RM25.36 million as of yesterday.
Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) chairman Abang Ahmad Kerdee Abang Masagus said 3,388 editions of these agro-sales events have been held across the country, involving the participation of 54,592 entrepreneurs.
"Of that total, 142 editions were conducted in Perlis, involving 581 entrepreneurs and benefiting 565,000 households, with savings amounting to RM570,000," he said.
He told reporters today after inspecting an 'Agro MADANI' Sales event at Simpang Empat Permanent Farmers' Market (Pasar Tani Kekal) here, during his working visit to Perlis.
Abang Ahmad Kerdee noted that these figures reflect a positive public response to the initiative, which FAMA implemented to ensure that agrifood products are available at more affordable prices, while simultaneously helping to increase the income of agricultural entrepreneurs and expanding the market for local products.
"The 'Agro MADANI' Sales offer various agrifood products at prices 10 to 30 per cent lower than the prevailing market rates. This helps alleviate the cost-of-living burden on consumers while creating marketing opportunities for local entrepreneurs," he said.
Meanwhile, he added that to strengthen the agrotourism sector in Perlis, grants totaling RM392,000 were distributed this year to two operators involved in the cultivation of 'Harumanis' mangoes in the state.
"Through the support provided by this grant, FAMA hopes that agrotourism operators will be able to strengthen their operational capabilities, enhance the quality of their services, and diversify the products and experiences offered to visitors," he said.
-- BERNAMA