Paddy Production in Muda Area: From Individual Based to Commercial Farming

Event: Asian Irrigation Forum 2012

Paddy Production in Muda Area: From Individual Based to Commercial Farming

12 April 2012

Author / Speaker:

Nasiruddin Abdul, Muda Agricultural Development Authority - Email the author | Other materials by the author

This paper discusses the development of Malaysia’s Muda Irrigation Scheme in terms of irrigation and drainage infrastructure. The key challenges faced by the farmers and efforts in meeting them are highlighted. It also describes the government’s attempts to transform the agriculture sector into a competitive, productive, and knowledge-intensive one.

Geographical Focus:

Malaysia

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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