Fields of Gold: Sarawak Eyes Jatropha

He believed that large tracts of ideal land in the rural areas in the state were suitable for large-scale plantation of jatropha, which is a possible feedstock for biodiesel, and its success would transform the rural economy, reports the Borneo Bulletin.

Taib was officiating at a seminar on "Renewable Energy From Jatropha Curcas - The Way Forward" here. He foresaw the commercial cultivation of jatropha to be accompanied by establishment of refineries for bio-diesel production, which in turn would create employment opportunities for the local people.

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