The state-level Farmers, Breeders and Fishermen’s Day (HPPN) was held here on Aug 25 will help to enhance the economy of the target groups as a result of the huge market potential for agriculture and aquaculture products in Labuan, Sabah and Brunei.
Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu said that the celebration with the theme ‘Agriculture Industry Transformation- Generate High Income’ would introduce many local products including ‘tahai’ and livestock based food products to a higher level.
Moreover, he said that the strategic location of Limbang in the northern region would enable visitors from all over Borneo to converge here for the celebration, and in the process would boost the local economy.
“The occasion gives ample opportunities to farmers, breeders and fishermen to do good business in marketing their agricultural produce and products,” Jabu said, adding that this was in line with the government’s desire to eradicate poverty by 2020.
He said this at a press conference after chairing a meeting on the Farmer, Breeder and Fisherman Day here yesterday.
Also present were Assistant Minister of Agriculture (Farmer’s Organisation) Datuk Sylvester Entri, Assistant Minister of Agriculture (Research and Marketing) Datuk Mong Dagang, Limbang MP Hasbi Habibollah, Lawas MP Datuk Henry Sum Agung and Bukit Kota assemblyman Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail.
Read more: http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/08/01/target-groups-to-benefit-much-from-event-jabu/#ixzz24iKVCtyt
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