Farmers to study in Singapore

Farmers to study in Singapore

PADANG, West Sumatra: About 20 farmers and civil servants from
West Sumatra are leaving for Singapore on a study tour to develop
agriculture and public-assisted growth in the province.

A senior official of local administration, Prof. Dr. Muchlis
Muchtar, said the visit involved five farmers who were interested
in studying organic agricultural systems.

This cooperation followed a recent visit of Singapore and
Malaysian investors to the province to get first-hand information
about its potential for agriculture, tourism, mining and other
natural resources, he said.

Muchtar said the investors were interested in strengthening
existing business relationships, creating partnerships and
offering free training seminars.

This cooperation included the development of a Ngarai Sianok
bridge, a Padang-Dumai toll road and development in the coal
mining and fishery sectors. -- Antara