Brunei government plans to boost agriculture, seafood sectors
BANDER SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (MNTV) — Brunei will continue to bolster the development of the agri-food and seafood processing industry in line with Brunei Vision 2035 to support national food security and drive sustainable economic growth, reports Borneo Bulletin.
The agri-food and seafood processing industry is identified as one of the five main sectors with potential in diversifying the country’s economy and position Brunei as a regional halal food production hub.
The Agriculture and Agrifood Department highlighted the importance of strengthening the industry in a statement, stressing the efforts to enhance the agri-food sector in diversifying the national economy.
The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) is collaborating with agencies to focus on strengthening the seafood processing industry.
It will involve the adoption of modern technologies and the enhancement of processing efficiency to produce high-quality local products capable of competing effectively in both domestic and international markets.
A key strategy is attracting foreign direct investment by providing a stable investment environment, good infrastructure and access to international markets.
An internationally recognized halal certification system will enhance the competitiveness of Brunei’s products in local and global markets.
The government is also committed to promoting the growth of local companies by supporting them in increasing their manufacturing capacity.
It includes facilitating the expansion of their operations from home-based setups to industrial-standard premises.
Through holistic strategy and cooperation between the public and private sectors, the Sultanate is making significant progress towards becoming a globally competitive and sustainable agri-food industry hub.
One of the important achievements in the agri-food industry is the recent success of a local company in obtaining accreditation from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).
The accreditation will enable the company to penetrate the export market to Singapore.
The success is the result of collaborative efforts between the MPRT, the Brunei Darussalam Food Authority, the Brunei Economic Development Board and PDS Abattoir.
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