BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Major Sources and Tourism (MPRT) has proposed a finances of B$88.76 million for FY 2026/27.
Talking on the Legislative Council, Dato Dr Hj Abd Manaf Hj Metussin stated the allocation will deal with three pillars: rising the meals business, boosting tourism, and conserving Brunei’s forests.
Egg manufacturing drives export development
In 2025, meals exports hit roughly B$13 million, with the agriculture and agri-food sector seeing a 52% leap in worth in comparison with the earlier 12 months.
Animal feed and hen eggs have been the highest commodities, making up practically all agricultural export worth. Notably, native farms shipped B$3.3 million price of eggs to Singapore, whereas the fisheries sector exported B$5.68 million in items, led by tuna, shrimp, and selungsong fish.
Modernising infrastructure
A portion of the finances is devoted to constructing “plug-and-play” infrastructure. MPRT desires to make sure all farming and fishing zones have dependable electrical energy, water, and drainage to decrease the barrier to entry for brand new entrepreneurs.
“This infrastructure is a key catalyst to assist entrepreneurs begin and increase their companies, strengthening the nation’s meals safety,” stated Dato Dr Hj Abd Manaf.
By upgrading laboratories and imposing worldwide security requirements, MPRT can be working to enhance the compliance of Brunei-made meals so it may well simply be exported to world markets.
Inexperienced initiatives and sustainability
Dato Dr Hj Abd Manaf shared that sustainability and the “round financial system”—a system the place waste is minimised and recycled again into the manufacturing loop—at the moment are a key a part of Brunei’s agricultural coverage.
Key initiatives embody:
• Regenerative farming: Utilizing pure compost to revive soil well being as an alternative of counting on chemical fertilisers.
• Pesticide-free branding: Positioning Brunei’s produce as a premium, high-quality selection for health-conscious worldwide patrons.
• Excessive-tech fisheries: Implementing Recirculating Aquaculture Techniques (RAS)—which clear and reuse water in fish tanks—and putting in photo voltaic panels over fish ponds to generate clear vitality.
• Marine safety: Deploying synthetic reefs and strictly regulating the catch of egg-bearing shrimp and crabs to stop overfishing.
By mixing fashionable expertise with environmental stewardship, MPRT goals to construct a meals business that’s not solely worthwhile however preserved for future generations, the minister stated.
