KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 – There is no cartel or monopoly involved in the supply of fertilisers managed by the National Farmers Organisation (NAFAS), said chairman Datuk Zamri Yaakob.
He said the supply of fertilisers to padi farmers is through the chain of State Farmers Organisations (PPN) and Regional Farmers Organisations (PPK) who make supply orders and then the fertilisers, supplied by NAFAS, will be sent to padi farmers who are registered members.
He said that NAFAS, which has been operating for 52 years, does not operate for the benefit of individuals or certain parties despite ensuring that profits are redistributed to 280 PPK and 14 PPN to benefit the farming community
“NAFAS plays an important role in ensuring the welfare of padi farmers is preserved, while also contributing to the development of the country’s agricultural sector,” he said in a statement.
Additionally, he said, NAFAS through the Malaysian NPK Fertilizer Sdn Bhd (MNFSB) has increased the stockpile of padi fertilisers by 30,000 tonnes and improved the fertiliser delivery process according to the set supply schedule.
