Characteristic of paddy farmer in Sg. Burung, IADA Barat Laut, Selangor
Rice is a staple food in Malaysia. The increase in population demands more food supply. However, limited planting areas require high yielding rice. In the rice industry, a paddy farmer must have the positive characteristics such as attitudes and practices that enable increased yield. The paddy...
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| Format: | Project Paper Report |
| Language: | English |
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2015
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/90118/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/90118/1/FP%202015%20156%20-%20IR.pdf |
| Summary: | Rice is a staple food in Malaysia. The increase in population demands more food supply. However,
limited planting areas require high yielding rice. In the rice industry, a paddy farmer must have
the positive characteristics such as attitudes and practices that enable increased yield. The paddy
yield in IADA Northwest is higher compared to other rice granary. This may be due to the
differences in characteristics of paddy farmer and the rice granary compared to other
granary. This research is done to study about characteristic farmer in Sg.Burung.
57 respondents are chosen to complete this study. The methods used to collect results
include questionnaire, real test, and data analysis and interview. Statistical Package for Social
Science (SPSS) version 21 is used to analyze the data which is descriptive data to fulfill
the objectives.The conclusion of the study was that the characteristic of the respondents
in this area are information seeker, problem solver, willing to invest, have wide
network of contact, decision maker, and disciplined. The respondents in Sg. Burung are
found to possess high level of the characteristic mentioned and moderate level of risk
taking. Hence suitable extension programs for officers and farmers should be implemented to
increase their capability and
positive attitude in order to increase yield. |
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