Food Basket: Driving Sustainable Growth in Agriculture
A key strategy for transformative and inclusive growth in ECER’s Food Basket thrust is the modernisation of agriculture across crops, livestock and fisheries. This forward-looking approach is driving diversification, scaling production, and creating new jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities for local communities.
ECERDC supports this transformation by investing in enabling infrastructure, promoting private investment, introducing smart farming technologies, and strengthening collaboration with government ministries, research institutes and industry players.
Building on past successes, the Food Basket thrust under the ECER Development Plan 2026–2030 focuses on expanding high-value crop production, developing a dedicated dairy valley to boost beef and milk supply, and scaling up aquaculture in line with the National Agrofood Policy (NAP) 2.0.
Strengthening Food Security through the Food Basket
ECER offers investors exciting opportunities, especially in high-technology farming and high-value offerings.
AN IDEAL INVESTMENT DESTINATION
Foreign and domestic investors are finding ECER to be the preferred investment destination due to, amongst other things, its strategic location and business-friendly government policies.
Key opportunities in ECER’s Food Basket are in:
Future Opportunities
As food security remains a national priority, ECER offers strong investment potential across its expanding agribusiness ecosystem. The Region’s ample land, established production bases, and improving logistics connectivity provide a solid foundation for high-technology farming, agro-food production, livestock development including dairy and beef, and aquaculture ventures such as tilapia, patin and freshwater prawns. These opportunities support both domestic demand and export-oriented value-added activities.
ECERDC works closely with public and private sector stakeholders to facilitate a conducive ecosystem for Food Basket investments. If you are interested in investing in ECER’s Food Basket thrust or have innovative ideas to create value in agriculture and related sectors, please contact us. We will be happy to discuss business opportunities and support your investment journey in the Region.
Get in touch with:
General Manager Agribusiness
Level 3, Menara PjH
No. 2, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak
Precinct 2
62100 Putrajaya
Tel: +603 8885 0042
Email: agribusiness@ecerdc.com.my
