Extension agents and sustainable cocoa farming: a case study of extension agents in Sabah state, Malaysia

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Extension agents and sustainable cocoa farming: a case study of extension agents in Sabah state, Malaysia

Cocoa has been commercially planted in Malaysia since the 1950s. Over the years, the planting area has gradually reduced, which has resulted in the need to import cocoa beans to sustain the local grindings requirement. The Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB) has introduced extension programmes to cocoa farm...

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Main Authors:	Tiraieyari, Neda, Hamzah, Azimi, Abu Samah, Bahaman
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Canadian Center of Science and Education 2014
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/53309/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/53309/1/Extension%20agents%20and%20sustainable%20cocoa%20farming.pdf

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