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Socioeconomic Profile of Farmer in Malaysia: Study on Integrated Agricultural Development Area in North-West Selangor

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  • Alam, Md. Mahmudul

    (Universiti Utara Malaysia)

  • Siwar, Chamhuri
  • Murad, Wahid
  • Molla, Rafiqul Islam
  • bin Toriman, Mohd Ekhwan

Abstract

Agricultural contribution to GDP in Malaysia has been declining since 1970. The usages of agricultural land are also gradually decreasing. Even within the total agricultural area, most of the land has been used for industrial crops, and the ratio between industrial crops and food crops is increasing. Paddy is the main food crop in Malaysia, but as a low rate of productivity, farmers are engaged on part time basis. Therefore, it seems necessary to know the socioeconomic characteristics of the paddy farmers, their livelihood, and agricultural sustainability for policy implementation and its evaluation. This study analyzes the current profile of the paddy farmers in the Integrated Agricultural Development Area (IADA), NorthWest Selangor, Malaysia based on primary data. The data was collected through a questionnaire survey. Findings of the study suggest policy recommendations and action plans for the improvement of the farmers’ livelihood. The findings of the study are important for the policy makers and relevant agencies.

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  • Alam, Md. Mahmudul & Siwar, Chamhuri & Murad, Wahid & Molla, Rafiqul Islam & bin Toriman, Mohd Ekhwan, 2019. "Socioeconomic Profile of Farmer in Malaysia: Study on Integrated Agricultural Development Area in North-West Selangor," OSF Preprints anmwj_v1, Center for Open Science.
    • Handle: RePEc:osf:osfxxx:anmwj_v1
    DOI: 10.31219/osf.io/anmwj_v1
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