PASIR SALAK: Essential perishables including chicken at farmers’ markets nationwide are being sold at reasonable prices to avoid burdening consumers, says the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama).

       Its chairman Datuk Mohd Fasiah Mohd Fakeh said traders and entrepreneurs under Fama could market their agricultural produce directly to farmers’ markets to enable these items to be sold at cheaper prices.

       He said by selling directly from farms, traders and entrepreneurs could exclude middlemen who made about 20% to 30% profit.

       “We are hoping to source directly from the farms for sale at farmers’ markets under Fama.

       “For example, prices can drop by RM6 to RM7 a kilogramme if we source supplies like chicken directly from farms,” he told reporters after visiting Kampung Gajah My Rakyat and Permanent Farmers’ Market here on Saturday. — Bernama