As Malaysia prepares for the impending monsoon season, vegetable farmers here have taken proactive steps to safeguard their crops and maintain a steady supply of fresh produce for consumers.
Federation of Vegetable Farmers Associations president Lim Ser Kwee said vegetable farmers have started increasing vegetable cultivation by 20 percent to cope with the upcoming monsoon, which is expected to reduce vegetable yields.
Cameron Highlands Vegetable Growers Association deputy president Lau Weng Soow said farmers have given high priority to using protective fungicides and pesticides to prevent vegetables from rotting.
"The greenhouses provide an extra layer of protection for our crops, but we're still concerned about the intensity of the monsoon this year. We are facing stronger winds this year. During the rainy season, if we have 24-hour downpours, the vegetables will rot," he said.
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