Malaysia is advancing its digital economy by integrating technology into the agri-food sector, as mandated by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation. Initiatives like i-AGRI and BidFresh facilitate technology adoption and market access for farmers. This shift aims to bolster productivity, enhance food security, and position Malaysia competitively in the global market.
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Agrobank Invests RM100 Million to Empower Malaysia’s Next Generation of Agropreneurs
Agrobank has partnered with Malaysia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to launch the NextGen Agropreneur Programme, investing RM100 million from 2026 to 2030 to support young agropreneurs in crops, livestock, fisheries, and food-based industries. It includes start-up and scale-up grants, enhancing productivity and technology adoption in agriculture.
Thailand’s Jasmine Rice Strategy Meets the Philippines’ Food Security Imperatives
In August 2026, Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce aimed to enhance its agricultural export strategy, particularly rice, by collaborating with the Thai Rice Exporters Association to engage stakeholders in the Philippines, the top rice importer. With significant export increases and shifting consumer preferences for premium rice, Thailand seeks to secure and expand its market share, despite fierce competition.
