EIGHTH BLOG ENTRY : CHALLENGES OF AGRICULTURE & IMPACT OF AGRICULTURE TO MALAYSIAN ECONOMY


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CHALLENGES :

International Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD) responds to the widespread realization that despite significant scientific and technological achievements in our ability to increase agricultural productivity, we have been less attentive to some of the unintended social and environmental consequences of our achievements. 


Development and sustainability goals should be placed in the context of:

1. Current social and economic inequities and political uncertainties about war and conflicts.

2. Uncertainties about the ability to sustainably produce and access sufficient food.

3. Uncertainties about the future of world food prices.

4. Changes in the economics of fossil based energy use.

5. The emergence of new competitors for natural resources.

6. Increasing chronic diseases that are partially a consequence of poor nutrition and poor food quality as well as food safety.

7. Changing environmental conditions and the growing awareness of human responsibility for the maintenance of global ecosystem services (provisioning, regulating, cultural and supporting).

The acknowledgement of current challenges and the acceptance of options available for action require a long-term commitment from decision makers that is responsive to the specific needs of a wide range of stakeholders. A recognition that knowledge systems and human ingenuity in science, technology, practice and policy is needed to meet the challenges, opportunities and uncertainties ahead. This recognition will require a shift to nonhierarchical development models.

    IMPACT OF AGRICULTURE TO THE MALAYSIAN ECONOMY
                                        
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 The agricultural sector has played a big role in the early 1920s through the rubber industry, which made a name for Malaysia as the world's leading producer of natural rubber until the 1980s. The country's economy after independence dominated by agriculture and mining, which left the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at the time the agriculture and mining sector's contribution to 46 percent.Initiatives establishment of institutional development areas, land consolidation and rehabilitation as FELCRA, RISDA regional development agencies and also stimulate the opening of new land for industrial plants and support the goals of eradicating poverty contained in the New Economic Policy (NEP),Meanwhile, the establishment of specialized agencies such as FAMA (1965), Bank of Malaysia (BPM) (1969), Mardi (1969), Lembaga Padi dan Beras Negara (LPN) (1971), the Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) (1971) , Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) (1970), Agricultural Development Authority (KADA) (1972), Farmers Organization Authority (LPP) (1973) and other agencies have helped in terms of ease of marketing, research, credit and support services to the group driving range and accelerating the development of the agricultural sector at the time.

Some of the benefits of agriculture to the country :

1) Source of Livelihood

The main source livelihood of many people is agriculture. Approximately 70 % of the people directly rely on agriculture as a mean of living. This high percentage in agriculture is as a result of none development of non-agricultural activities to absorb the fast-growing population. However, most people in developed countries do not engage in agriculture.

2) Contribution to National revenue

Agriculture is the main source of national income for most developing countries. However, for the developed countries, agriculture contributes a smaller per cent age to their national income.

3) Supply of Food as well as Fodder

Agricultural sector provides fodder for domestic animals. Cow provides people with milk which is a form of protective food. Moreover, livestock also meets people’s food requirements.


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Cow providing milk for people
4) Food Security

A stable agricultural sector ensures a nation of food security. The main requirement of any country is food security. Food security prevents malnourishment that has traditionally been believed to be one of the major problems faced by the developing countries. Most countries rely on agricultural products as well as associated industries for their main source of income.

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