RM2.3 Million Pump House in Melaka to Enhance Padi Yields for Local Farmers
A new RM2.3 million pump house in Melaka is operational, improving irrigation for 80.9 hectares of padi fields and benefiting 35 farmers. The project, a collaboration between the Melaka State Government and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, addresses ongoing water shortages. A larger RM43 million irrigation project is planned for the future. Improved irrigation is expected to increase padi yields from 1.5-2 tonnes to 2.5 tonnes or more, enhancing local rice supply and farmer incomes.
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The RM2.3 million pump house in Kampung Pinang Batang Tiga, Klebang, is now operational, improving irrigation for 80.9 hectares of padi fields. This project, a collaboration between the Melaka State Government and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, aims to resolve long-standing water shortages faced by local farmers.
A subsequent RM43 million irrigation project is planned for completion in three to four years. The new facility is expected to increase padi yields from 1.5-2 tonnes to over 2.5 tonnes, enhancing local rice supply and farmer incomes.
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