Agroforestry in Malaysia


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Mahmud A.W., . and Mohd Abd Ali Razak, . and Najib Lotfy Arshad, . (2000) Agroforestry in Malaysia. [Proceedings Paper]

Abstract

Agroforestry as a land use is getting prominent in Malaysia in 1999 the government launched the New Agriculture Policy with agroforestry identifies as one of two strategic approaches to meet the challenges in the agriculture and forestry sectors. In the New Policy the agroforestry approach is aimed at addressing the increasingly scarce resources including land and raw material availability with agriculture and forestry viewed as mutually compatible and complementary. The integration of agriculture and forestry is also aimed to create a larger productive base for both sectors. This paper discusses various strategic directions action plans and recommendations on the agroforestry approach in the New Agriculture Policy.


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Abstract

Agroforestry as a land use is getting prominent in Malaysia in 1999 the government launched the New Agriculture Policy with agroforestry identifies as one of two strategic approaches to meet the challenges in the agriculture and forestry sectors. In the New Policy the agroforestry approach is aimed at addressing the increasingly scarce resources including land and raw material availability with agriculture and forestry viewed as mutually compatible and complementary. The integration of agriculture and forestry is also aimed to create a larger productive base for both sectors. This paper discusses various strategic directions action plans and recommendations on the agroforestry approach in the New Agriculture Policy.

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
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AGROVOC Term: AGROFORESTRY
AGROVOC Term: LAND USE
AGROVOC Term: AGRICULTURE
AGROVOC Term: FORESTRY
AGROVOC Term: POLICIES
AGROVOC Term: MALAYSIA
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:27
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16561

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