Modern Agrotechnology and Subsidies in Malaysian Agriculture: Are We Using Them Wisely? Project Report. Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), Kuala Lumpur. (2011)
Abstract
This report is the result of a study conducted by the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS). Our aim is to explore the issues faced by Malaysian farmers in relation to the use of modern agricultural technology. Our ultimate concern is to find ways by which the livelihoods (and productivity) of Malaysian farmers can be improved. The study combined research, expert interviews and a focus group with farmers. The methodology employed in the study is robust, although the sample size for the fieldwork is relatively small due to resource limitations. Additionally, we faced the same challenge that many other researchers face – the dearth of publicly available data and statistics on the Malaysian economy. We believe the findings are indicative of the general issues faced by farmers in Malaysia. Nevertheless, a larger scale study would improve the robustness of the results.
| Item Type: | Monograph (Project Report) |
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| Keywords: | Modern agricultural, Agriculture subsidies |
| Taxonomy: | By Subject > Plantation & Agrotechnology > Agriculture Technology |
| Local Content Hub: | Subjects > Plantation & Agrotechnology |
| Depositing User: | Bahroni Moojee |
| Date Deposited: | 09 Jun 2020 09:30 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Jun 2020 09:30 |
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