Machinery and technical efficiencies in selected paddy areas in Malaysia

Waked Hayyan Nassar, . and Siti ‘Aisyah Baharudin, . Machinery and technical efficiencies in selected paddy areas in Malaysia. pp. 2225-2242. ISSN 0128-7702

Malaysias paddy sector frequently relies on machinery in its activities from land preparation until harvesting. However the shortfall of meeting domestic demand ineffective use of machinery mismanagement and technical inefficiency were among the sectors challenges. This study analyses the socio-economic effect on machinery and technical efficiencies in Malaysias Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) and Integrated Agricultural Development Area Barat Laut Selangor (IADA BLS) paddy areas. Qualitative data were collected using a face-to-face interview. The results confirmed that MADA respondents were highly trained more educated and more efficient in using machinery in the agriculture sector than IADA BLS. The same goes for MADAs productivity energy outputs machinery efficiency labour and technology use which were higher than IADA BLS. However inadequate planning and managing farm activities led to poor paddy field conditions including insufficient water supply system irregularly shaped paddy field plots and increasing difficulties in handling paddy diseases and maintaining the machinery. These challenges resulted in a frequent interruption of paddy production activities incurring additional costs decreasing profit and jeopardising the farmers financial status. Therefore it is recommended to use types of machinery that fit a particular purpose in terms of cost and technology and ensure the required services are carried out on time to maximise machinery efficiency. On the other hand technical efficiencys main challenges were the high operation cost and increasing fossil fuel use combined with a lack of government subsidies. Research and development in agricultural energy use environment and government subsidies could decrease production costs and improve paddy production.

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Abstract

Malaysias paddy sector frequently relies on machinery in its activities from land preparation until harvesting. However the shortfall of meeting domestic demand ineffective use of machinery mismanagement and technical inefficiency were among the sectors challenges. This study analyses the socio-economic effect on machinery and technical efficiencies in Malaysias Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) and Integrated Agricultural Development Area Barat Laut Selangor (IADA BLS) paddy areas. Qualitative data were collected using a face-to-face interview. The results confirmed that MADA respondents were highly trained more educated and more efficient in using machinery in the agriculture sector than IADA BLS. The same goes for MADAs productivity energy outputs machinery efficiency labour and technology use which were higher than IADA BLS. However inadequate planning and managing farm activities led to poor paddy field conditions including insufficient water supply system irregularly shaped paddy field plots and increasing difficulties in handling paddy diseases and maintaining the machinery. These challenges resulted in a frequent interruption of paddy production activities incurring additional costs decreasing profit and jeopardising the farmers financial status. Therefore it is recommended to use types of machinery that fit a particular purpose in terms of cost and technology and ensure the required services are carried out on time to maximise machinery efficiency. On the other hand technical efficiencys main challenges were the high operation cost and increasing fossil fuel use combined with a lack of government subsidies. Research and development in agricultural energy use environment and government subsidies could decrease production costs and improve paddy production.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Agricultural machinery
AGROVOC Term:	Technical aid
AGROVOC Term:	Paddy
AGROVOC Term:	Efficiency
AGROVOC Term:	Interviews
AGROVOC Term:	Qualitative analysis
AGROVOC Term:	Research and development
AGROVOC Term:	Energy use
AGROVOC Term:	Subsidies
AGROVOC Term:	Application of technology
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:55
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/10322

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