Agriculture

Dairy Sector in Malaysia: A Review of Policies and Programs

Chubashini Suntharalingam, Zhen Zhong
Introduction Malaysia relies heavily on imports to satisfy its domestic demands for dairy products. In 1970, the import value of dairy products was RM69 million and increased to RM1.2 billion in 2014. Although milk production has increased over the past four decades, Malaysia is still unable to...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agriculture
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355

China’s Excessive Food Production and its Social Costs

Fengtian Zheng, Zhen Zhong
Introduction The Chinese proverb “food is what matters to the people” has greatly influenced China’s food production policies. However, the excess supply of agricultural production in recent years has left food with a much-reduced role in Chinese people’s heart. After...
Country: China Topic: Agriculture
3,200
53

Competitiveness of the Mushroom Industry in Malaysia

Mohd Zaffrie Mat Amin, Azahar bin Harun
INTRODUCTION Mushrooms have been identified as one of the high-value commodities under Malaysia's National Agro-Food Policy (2011-2020). The development of the mushroom industry has been intensified in the agriculture transformation program which focuses on further development through area...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agriculture
23,568
389

Strategies to Strengthen Livestock Industry in Malaysia

Fadhilah Annaim Huda Hashim
  Introduction Livestock is a very important industry as it supplies the largest source of protein for Malaysian population. The ex-farm value for this industry was RM14.1 billion in 2013, of which 76% were contributed by poultry meat. In general, the livestock production is still...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agriculture
25,805
245

Regulation on the Prevention and Control of Pollution from Large-scale Breeding of Livestock and Poultry

Zhen Zhong
INTRODUCTION This Regulation is to prevent and control pollution from livestock and poultry breeding, boost the comprehensive utilization and harmless treatment of livestock and poultry wastes, protect and improve environment, and guarantee the physical health of the general public. Chapter I...
Country: China Topic: Agriculture
4,530
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