Malaysia must move agri-tech beyond pilots to strengthen food security: report

Published on October 2, 2026

AI, robotics, biotechnology and digital infrastructure could help the country boost agricultural productivity and resilience, but fragmented data, high adoption costs and uneven digital access remain barriers to scaling.

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