KENINGAU: A programme aimed at increasing broiler chicken farming productivity and enhancing Sabah’s food security through targeted capacity development received overwhelming response during its final session held at SPT Seberang Keningau.
Assistant Director of the Monogastric Unit, Commodity Development Section, Development Division, Headquarters of the Sabah Department of Veterinary Services, Kennedy Juani said the programme in Keningau targeted 40 participants, but more than 40 people attended, exceeding the intended capacity.
The programme, jointly organised by the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) Sabah and the Sabah Department of Veterinary Services (JPV), aims to enhance the capacity of broiler chicken farmers and strengthen chicken meat–based food security in the state.
“We not only want to improve the productivity of existing farmers, but also provide opportunities for new farmers to start broiler chicken farming in a more systematic manner,” Kennedy said.
The Keningau programme completes a three-part training series, with earlier sessions held in Kota Kinabalu on 11 November and in Beaufort on 13 November.
The programme targeted 120 participants in total, but all locations recorded attendance beyond expectations.
Kennedy explained that MPC Sabah provided the allocation to cover organisational costs, while the Sabah Department of Veterinary Services has included such programmes in its annual training calendar as part of ongoing efforts to improve the skills and management of farmers across Sabah.
He expressed hope that the programme can continue next year in line with the first year of the 13th Malaysia Plan, and help farmers secure funding, assistance, and credit facilities through government and private agencies.
The participation certificates issued can also be used as supporting documents for financing or aid applications to start or expand broiler chicken farming projects.