Malaysia lifts ban on cattle, buffalo imports from Australia
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has lifted the temporary suspension on the imports of live cattle and buffalo from Australia effective immediately, said the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS). In a statement today, it said the decision was based on the comprehensive investigation report shared by Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), after conducting two technical […]
Sarawak to diversify buffalo-based products
THE state government is planning to diversify the making of buffalo-based products. Assistant Minister of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail added the state government had identified potential products such as Mozarella cheese to be developed as one of the buffalo-based products. “A local company in Lawas has been identified […]
Hi-tech buffalo breeding in the works
LAWAS: Sarawak aims to take its buffalo breeding industry to a higher level and the state government has identified strategies to propel it. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said these included bringing in breeding stocks from countries such as Australia or India. Uggah, who is also Modernisation of Agriculture, Native Land and […]
Lucrative market for buffaloes
LIMBANG: Cattle breeders in Limbang are urged to develop the buffalo industry because of its huge market potential both domestically and abroad. Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the strategic position of Limbang near Brunei Darussalam offers a huge market potential for the buffalo industry. “From 2010 […]
