Farmers institutions and some implications in rural development [ Malaysia]

Maimunah Ismail, . and Ismail Sulong, . (1986) Farmers institutions and some implications in rural development [ Malaysia]. In: Seminar on Food Security and Policy Issues in Malaysia, 28-29 Jul 1986, Serdang Selangor (Malaysia).

Recent shifts in emphasis in rural development policies towards the large majority of rural population had resulted in the reorientation of the dynamics of rural development strategies. These included the development and testing of more appropriate technologies the employment of professional extension workers and the strengthening of rural institutions as vehicles to accelerate agricultural development. This paper outlined the concept of farmers institutions in the rural settings and their roles in rural development. Some aspects of farmers institutions specifically in relation to food production were further clarified and illustrated by available local examples. The prevailing demands on a rethinking and adjustment of rural institutional related issues with respect to farming system were further analyzed and submitted for discussion

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Recent shifts in emphasis in rural development policies towards the large majority of rural population had resulted in the reorientation of the dynamics of rural development strategies. These included the development and testing of more appropriate technologies the employment of professional extension workers and the strengthening of rural institutions as vehicles to accelerate agricultural development. This paper outlined the concept of farmers institutions in the rural settings and their roles in rural development. Some aspects of farmers institutions specifically in relation to food production were further clarified and illustrated by available local examples. The prevailing demands on a rethinking and adjustment of rural institutional related issues with respect to farming system were further analyzed and submitted for discussion

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Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor. HD9016 M32S471 1986 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	Rural development
AGROVOC Term:	Rural sociology
AGROVOC Term:	Food production
AGROVOC Term:	Farmers
AGROVOC Term:	Malaysia
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:52
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/7454

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