Modernise agricultural training centres - Yahya

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Agricultural training centres in Sabah have been urged to apply information communications technology (ICT) and modern mechanization to provide trainees with a facilitative learning environment.

Deputy Chief Minister cum Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Datuk Yahya Hussin said it is an important move to produce more youths as agricultural entrepreneurs.The application of mechanisation and modern technology is in line with the changing times and shall be part of future training programmes to help agricultural entrepreneurs to face the challenges and obstacles in this industry. Yahya also urged the Agriculture Department to use the Blue Ocean Strategy in its human capital development programmes either in collaboration with other government agencies or the private sector. He said the government was committed in boosting the growth of the agriculture sector by enhancing training and skill in both agriculture and the agro-based industry.