KLANG, July 29 — Sabak Bernam has been confirmed as Selangor’s primary rice-producing district, based on findings in the Selangor Agricultural Census Interim Report 2024.
Chief statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said rice remains the main crop in the district, with a planted area of 24,098ha.
“The value of rice sales recorded in Sabak Bernam alone reached RM220.1 million, representing more than 60 per cent of Selangor’s total rice sales,” he said in a statement during the launch of the state-level interim report here today.
Uzir said Sabak Bernam posted the highest number of agricultural holdings in Selangor, 9,296, comprising 9,197 individual and 99 organisational holdings, out of the 37,117 recorded statewide.
“It also led in planted and harvested areas at 44,123ha and 43,287ha, respectively, contributing to overall agricultural sales worth RM1.64 billion,” he added.
Statewide data showed 95.6 per cent of agricultural holdings were owned by individuals, mostly aged 46 and above (77.3 per cent), with nearly half aged 60 and above, he noted.
“This indicates the sector is still dominated by experienced farmers, underscoring the value of tradition and expertise in sustaining agriculture. However, one key challenge is drawing more youth into the sector to ensure its renewal and competitiveness,” he said.
Uzir said the livestock subsector recorded 2,198 holdings with sales worth RM3.16 billion, while capture fisheries contributed RM1.39 billion from 106,920 tonnes. Aquaculture produced 16,900 tonnes and 372 million fish (ornamental and fry), valued at RM196.4 million.
The interim report was launched by Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, with state executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture Dato’ Izham Hashim present.
— Bernama
