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The production of padi has increased
almost threefold in the past 5 years, from 208 metric ton in 1998 to
572 metric ton in 2002. It means an increase of almost three times
each hectare of padi field for every farmer.
The Permanent Secretary at the
Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources, Dato Paduka Haji Idris
stated this at the launching of the Padi Harvesting Ceremony 2003
held at Kampung Lamunin Barat Bukit Barun padi area in the Tutong
District, Wednesday. He said that under the country’s 8th National
Development Plan, the government of His Majesty has allocated nearly
B$2.4 million for the Agriculture Department to spend on farm
facilities, water system, fertilizers and chemicals.
This is the third time the annual
programme has been held. Last year, it was held at Kampung Labi Dua
in the Belait District, while Kampung Pedayan in Temburong was the
host the year before. |
