A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was reportedly signed on July 5 in Kuala Lumpur by representatives of Malaysia’s livestock industries.
The agriculture ministry announced on Wednesday that the Korean government will strengthen its partnership with Malaysia to promote exchanges in smart ICT-mediated farming technologies.
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was reportedly signed on July 5 in Kuala Lumpur by representatives of Malaysia’s livestock industries.
CEO of Animal Industry Data Korea Kyeong Noh-kyum and president of the Malaysian Poultry Association Kwei Yew Tong were both present.
Animal Industry Data Korea and a chicken farm in Malaysia signed a contract in December of last year under which the Korean business will offer Farms Plan, a smart service for managing and farming livestock. Through image data analysis, the service provides solutions for livestock healthcare.
The plan analyses livestock feeding and behaviour while also monitoring farming conditions in real-time. This results in solutions for disease prevention.
Sim Zhi Zhan, vice president of the Malaysian livestock association, who was also present when the MOU was signed, stated that Korea and Malaysia would exchange knowledge and experience as well as best practises in order to find opportunities for collaborative business ventures.
The two countries’ joint efforts to promote innovation will be strengthened by cooperation with Korea in advanced livestock information and communication technologies, he said.
The ministry intends to support both the international growth of companies providing livestock management solutions as well as the export of local livestock farming equipment.
“The government will provide administrative support and smart livestock farming technology developments to assist promising local industry players in locating growth opportunities abroad.”
On June 30, Korea shipped 10 cattle to Malaysia for the purpose of producing “hanwoo,” or Korean beef. On June 19, Malaysia authorised the import of the cattle, roughly one month after Korea reported the presence of foot-and-mouth disease in May.
The ministry claimed that after Korea’s prompt and thorough disease control responses and the openness of the nation’s agriculture and livestock infection authorities, the country received the all-clear.
Smart Farming Technologies, also known as precision agriculture or digital farming, refer to the application of advanced technologies in agricultural practices to enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. These technologies leverage various digital tools, sensors, data analytics, and automation systems to optimize crop production, livestock management, and overall farm operations.