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Lockdown Leading To Tonnes Of Unsold Veggies

Yoges Waran, Anchor for Fama Malaysia Southern Region, and Founder & CEO of Yoshii Agro Care | Kenneth Chai, Airgrofarms

23-Jun-21 18:00

Lockdown Leading To Tonnes Of Unsold Veggies

Local farmers have been vocal about the losses they have faced during the MCO, caused by massive amounts of unsold vegetables. First, we check in with a farmer to find out more about the situation on the ground. And then we look at possible short and long term solutions to the issue.

Image Source: Tim Mossholder, Pexels

Produced by: Loo Juosie, Kelvin Yee, Adeline Choong

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lee Chwi Lynn


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