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particularly in determining sufficient food supply security. Indicators
generated through SUA could assist not only researchers or government
agencies but also policy makers in assessing the current situation and planning
the development of the agricultural sector in order to advance the nation and
the well-being of the people.
NAP 2011-2020 has provided guidelines for the agro-food industry in
contributing to the country's economic growth. Agro-food industry plays a
role in meeting the growing needs of food and manufacturing industries.
Major challenges in this industry include rising cost of production as a result
of rising agricultural input prices, the need to comply with international
standards, lack of labour force and the use of less extensive technology.
However, the agro-food industry also has the potential and wide range of
opportunities based on population growth.
Agro-food productions not only improve the country's economy, but it is
also a source of our daily food. Consumption of a variety of fruits and
vegetables in daily diet can help meet the vitamins and minerals needs as well
as to prevent disease and increase body resistance. Based on the Malaysia
Food Pyramid, fruits and vegetables are categorized into food groups which
need a lot to eat. Every day, the number of fruits and vegetables should be
taken according to the prescribed recommendations. In addition, we are also
advised to take fish, chicken, ducks, meat and legumes because the food is
rich in protein. Per capita consumption for this item will be further elaborated.
The latest publication of SUA is for the series of 2013 to 2017.
Exhibit 1: Selected agricultural commodities, Malaysia

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