Malaysia

The Potential of Urban Farming Technology in Malaysia: Policy Intervention

Mohd Rashid Rabu, Rasmuna Mazwan Muhammad
INTRODUCTION Urban farming is a cultivation practice where food is produced in the cities around existing town areas (Bailkey and Nasr, 2000). Generally, urban farming is not a new concept in Malaysia. The similar concept of farming activities adopted by urban folks surrounding  residential...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Food security and safety
15,946
486

Broiler Industry in Malaysia

Hasnul H.I, Mohd Syauqi Nazmi, Mohd Zaffrie Mat Amin
Introduction Broiler meat is a primary protein source for the majority of Malaysian populations. Malaysia is one of the highest poultry consumers in the world with a per-capita consumption of 35.3kg in 2011 (MoA, 2011). In 2010, broiler production in Malaysia contributed 53.2% of the total...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agriculture
24,197
383

The Development and Future Direction of Malaysia’s Livestock Industry

Mohamad Hifzan Rosali, Nor Amana A'liah Mohammad Nor
Introduction Malaysia’s livestock industry is an important and one of the fundamental industries in the country's agricultural development. It provides lucrative employment, supplies the domestic requirements of meat, milk and dairy products to the population. The development of the...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Food security and safety
26,892
550

Roles of Cooperative Movement as Middlemen to Increase the Efficiency of Agricultural Marketing in Malaysia

Rozhan Abu Dardak, Mohd Hafizudin Zakaria, Mohd Syauqi Nazmi, Noorlidawati Ab Halim, Rawaida Rusli, Syahrin Suhaimee
ABSTRACT This paper aims to illustrate the participation of farmers and fishermen associations in substituting the role of middlemen in Malaysia. “War” against the manipulated middlemen program was launched to establish and support farmers and fishermen associations to reduce dependency of them...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agricultural cooperatives and farmers' organizations
17,063
222

Cooperative Movement in the Supply Chain of Agricultural Products: Way Forwards

Rozhan Abu Dardak
ABSTRACT Agriculture is one of importance sectors in every country. In general, agriculture activities are carried out by small farmers of less than one hectare and they work individually. They rely on middlemen in the agricultural supply chain because it is not worthwhile to market their...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agricultural cooperatives and farmers' organizations
14,098
212

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