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14 May 2026

Animal health

Farmers Expected To Miss Planting Amid Fertiliser Shortages: PM’s Economic Adviser

PM's economic adviser Nurhisham Hussein says farmers in Malaysia will likely miss planting towards the end of the year due to global fertiliser shortages. He adds that 90% of Malaysia's fertiliser use goes to palm oil, with only 10% for food crops.

7 May 2026

Animal health

‘Godzilla’ El Niño May Slash Malaysia’s Rice Output

Extreme weather projections could slash local rice production from ~40% contribution in key granary states to as low as 20%, says a KPKM official. Malaysia only produces 52% of its rice needs, leaving it exposed if exporting countries restrict supply.

24 April 2026

Animal health

Emerging Asia May Face Increased Food Cost Pressures: Fitch Ratings

Fitch Ratings warns of rising cost pressure across agribusinesses and food supply chains amid reduced fertiliser supply and higher prices, especially in countries that rely on imported food. Food import dependence is 10% for Malaysia, a net food importer.

16 April 2026

Animal health

‘Perfect Storm’ Hits Malaysian Poultry Sector As Feed, Fuel Costs Squeeze Farmers

Malaysia’s poultry sector faces a “perfect storm” of rising feed, fuel, and fertiliser costs, forcing small farmers to cut output, says MPA. But FLFAM says supply remains ample and the current shock is “nothing” compared to Covid-19 and the Ukraine war.

7 April 2026

Animal health

Malaysia Part Of New Asean Fertiliser Alliance For Food Security

Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei have formed a new Southeast Asia Fertiliser Association (Seafa) to boost food security, with Indonesia serving as the inaugural chairman and Malaysia (represented by Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad) as co-chairman.

27 March 2026

Animal health

Malaysia Looking For Alternative Fertiliser Supplies: Plantation Minister

Plantation Minister Noraini Ahmad says Malaysia, which imports 4-5 mil tonnes of fertiliser annually, is sourcing alternative fertiliser supplies amid global export restrictions. It's unclear if Malaysia will prioritise fertilisers for palm oil or food crops.

25 March 2026

Animal health

Russia Halts Some Nitrogen Fertiliser Exports, Russia Is Malaysia’s Top Imported Fertiliser Origin

Russia has suspended ammonium nitrate fertiliser exports until April 21, after China similarly curbed fertiliser exports. Russia and China are Malaysia's two biggest sources of imported fertilisers. KPKM has yet to address Malaysia's fertiliser situation.

24 March 2026

Malaysia

Fruit And Vegetable Prices In Malaysia Set To Rise: Farmers

Farmers' groups warn of increases in the prices of fruits and vegetables in Malaysia due to fertiliser shortages and diesel costs, amid the Iran war. Vegetable prices are expected to soar by 50% in one or two weeks and fruits by 20% in three to six months.

24 March 2026

Animal health

Malaysia Vulnerable To Fertiliser Import Disruptions, Says RSIS

RSIS says Malaysia is vulnerable to fertiliser import disruption from the Iran war as Malaysia’s domestic fertiliser production can only meet 39% of annual fertiliser use. Second wave impact is LNG trade disruption; LNG is a critical input to produce urea.

20 March 2026

Animal health

China Curbs Fertiliser Exports, Chinese Supplies Comprise Third Of Malaysia’s Imported Fertilisers

China has severely curbed fertiliser exports. China, which is the 2nd highest origin of Malaysia's fertiliser imports, reportedly supplied a third of Malaysia's fertiliser imports in 2025. Malaysia's local fertiliser market is also warning of disruptions.

Tag: fertiliser

Farmers Expected To Miss Planting Amid Fertiliser Shortages: PM’s Economic Adviser

‘Godzilla’ El Niño May Slash Malaysia’s Rice Output

Emerging Asia May Face Increased Food Cost Pressures: Fitch Ratings

‘Perfect Storm’ Hits Malaysian Poultry Sector As Feed, Fuel Costs Squeeze Farmers

Malaysia Part Of New Asean Fertiliser Alliance For Food Security

Malaysia Looking For Alternative Fertiliser Supplies: Plantation Minister

Russia Halts Some Nitrogen Fertiliser Exports, Russia Is Malaysia’s Top Imported Fertiliser Origin

Fruit And Vegetable Prices In Malaysia Set To Rise: Farmers

Malaysia Vulnerable To Fertiliser Import Disruptions, Says RSIS

China Curbs Fertiliser Exports, Chinese Supplies Comprise Third Of Malaysia’s Imported Fertilisers

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