Malaysia

Manipulating of Katjang Goat Genetic Material for Sustainable Goat Industry in Malaysia

Amie Marini Abu Bakar, Izuan Bahtiar Ab Jalal, Mohamad Hifzan Rosali, Mohd Hafiz Abd Wahab, Nor Amana A'liah Mohammad Nor
INTRODUCTION Goat is one of the important industries in the agro-food subsector in Malaysia. In 2017, the value of this industry is about RM175.55 million (US$42.81 million). Goat provides nutrition for Malaysian people through the supply of meats and milk. However, the goat industry in Malaysia...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agriculture
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Adoption of Technology in Malaysia’s Livestock Industry

Ahmad Zairy Zainol Abidin, Mohamad Hifzan Rosali, Nor Amana A'liah Mohammad Nor, Nurul Huda Sulaiman
INTRODUCTION Increase in population, consumer welfare, globalization, industrialization, and technological and ICT development has transformed agriculture into a modern and innovative sector. Kennedy (2000) in his study explains that modernization of agriculture is an evolution of agricultural...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agricultural science policies
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Value of Indigenous Fruits in Home Gardens for Household Livelihood

Noorlidawati Ab Halim
INTRODUCTION Massive uses of indigenous plants of local origin have potential to increase global food production and local variation to different environmental humans’ habits. Developing the rare crop creates the potential to diversify food production toward limited number of crops by...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Food security and safety
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Malaysian Government Initiatives to Reduce the Impact of Climate Change Towards the Agriculture Industry

Aimi Athirah Ahmad, Shaidatul Azdawiyah Abdul Talib, Nik Rozana Nik Mohamad Masdek
INTRODUCTION World climate is always changing. There are many evidences showing that the climate has changed in the past and will continue to change. The causes of this phenomenon are believed to be due to both natural variations and human intervention. Specifically, there are three external...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agricultural risk management
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Durian as New Source of Malaysia’s Agricultural Wealth

Chubashini Suntharalingam, Jannatul Ain Jamaludin, Nur Fathiah Athirah, Razali Mustaffa, Suhana Safari
Introduction Durian (Durio spp) or the “King of Fruits” is a seasonal fruit that is extensively grown in tropical regions, in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. It also grows in northern Australia, some South American countries and in Africa. Known for its distinctive...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Overview
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