Policies for agricultural development in Peninsular Malaysia

This paper highlights land use changes in the agricultural sector of Peninsular Malaysia. Since rational land use necessitates consideration of alternatives in relation to the natural potential of the land, the author examines the land resource inventory based on soil suitability and land utilizatio...

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Main Author: Leong Fee, Wan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 1985
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/114105/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/114105/1/114105.pdf
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Summary:This paper highlights land use changes in the agricultural sector of Peninsular Malaysia. Since rational land use necessitates consideration of alternatives in relation to the natural potential of the land, the author examines the land resource inventory based on soil suitability and land utilization. This is followed by a discussion of land use changes brought about by public sector land development agencies and the private sector. The author gives a review of current land use policies and concludes with possible alternatives for the future.