MAHA 2026 to focus on smart farming and automation
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SERDANG: Smart farming, automation and agricultural technology will take centre stage at MAHA 2026 as Malaysia steps up efforts to strengthen food security and boost productivity across the agri-food sector.
From the original report
Agriculture and Food Security Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Isham Ishak said this year's exhibition would place greater emphasis on technology, innovation, processing and marketing, rather than just agricultural production.
He said this was in line with the theme of MAHA 2026, "Penciptaan Nilai Demi Keterjaminan Makanan" (Value Creation for Food Security).
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- Aug 12, 2026
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