Engku Elini Engku Ariff

Afflication
Economic and Social Science Research Centre, Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI)
E-mail
eelini@mardi.gov.my

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ABSTRACT The agricultural sector in Malaysia faces numerous challenges that impede productivity, including low yields, post-harvest losses, limited arable land, increasing demand, and the impacts of climate change. The rise of smart farming technologies, such as precision agriculture and...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Smart agriculture
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ABSTRACT This article discusses the application of modern mechanization technologies in Malaysia's four industries (paddy, pineapple, oil palm, and rubber). The application of modern mechanization technologies in the agriculture sector in Malaysia is moderate. Almost all farmers in these four...
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ABSTRACT Demand for specialty rice among Malaysians shows an increasing trend in recent years.  The consumption of high quality rice has increased due to higher living standards and health reason.  To meet the demand, most of the quality rice was imported from various rice producing...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agribusiness
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Introduction The United Nations Millennium Development goals are to reduce hunger and poverty. This was the main reason for the UN declaration of the International Year of Rice in 2004. Rice is the source of more than 500 calories per person per day for over 3 billion people (FAOSTAT). By 2010,...
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