PUTRAJAYA, Jan 16 — The federal government has no objections to the Selangor government’s decision to implement a centralised, modern pig farm in Bukit Tagar, Hulu Selangor, provided the area is deemed suitable from both an environmental and management perspective.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said any farming project must meet environmental requirements and be carried out according to a strategic plan.
“If Bukit Tagar is found to be more suitable for the environment, the federal government has no issue with what the state government plans to do,” he told a press conference after delivering his New Year’s message at his ministry headquarters here today.
He emphasised that the relocation of livestock farms should consider environmental sustainability to prevent pollution that could negatively impact the local community’s well-being.
“The 500 acre (202ha) area is vast, but it must adopt modern practices to avoid pollution. If done with modern farming systems, pollution will not occur,” he added.
Mohamad noted that modern farming practices would not only ensure more efficient livestock management but would also positively impact the environment and local community.
Earlier, it was reported that the Selangor government would build a central pig farm in Bukit Tagar as a long-term strategy to restructure the industry.
