The Role of Agricultural Agencies in Rice Cultivation in Kedah, 1970 – 1990

Peranan Agensi-Agensi Pertanian dalam Penanaman Padi di Kedah, 1970 – 1990

Authors

  • Veronica Arun Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37134/munsyi.vol1.1.4.2023

Keywords:

Agricultural Agencies, Agriculture Projects, Kedah, New Economic Policy, Paddy

Abstract

This paper focuses on rice cultivation in Kedah during the period of the New Economic Policy (NEP) implemented from 1970 to 1990. This paper aims to discuss the role and involvement of agricultural agencies in improving paddy production in Kedah during the period under study. The agencies involved were Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA), Kedah State Agriculture Department, the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), as well as the National Paddy and Rice Board (LPN). This is a historical study; therefore, historical research methods are employed. Historical sources utilised in this study were obtained from the collections of the National Archives of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, the National Archives of Malaysia, Kedah and Perlis Branch, and the Public Library of Kedah State. The majority of the second sources were books and journals. Findings of this study suggest that agencies involved have succeeded in improving paddy production in Kedah through projects carried out in that state, namely Projek Pengairan Muda II, Projek Sawah Berkelompok, Projek Separa Perladangan (PSP), Projek Sawah Secara Perladangan (PSSP), and Projek Pembangunan Pertanian Bersepadu Lembah Kedah (IADP). Steps taken by the agricultural agencies and projects that they launched helped enhance paddy cultivation and production in Kedah during the period of this study. This development increased the farmers’ earnings. The documentation of successful efforts in agriculture, especially food-related efforts, is crucial. The World Economic Forum’s Global Risk Report 2023 warned that food supply crises are an ongoing global risk. Agriculture these days is not only a vehicle for economic stability but also a key to survival.

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Author Biography

Veronica Arun, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia

Sekolah Kebangsaan Long Anap, D/A Pejabat Pelajaran Daerah Baram Marudi, Sarawak

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Published

2023-06-27

How to Cite

Arun, V. (2023). The Role of Agricultural Agencies in Rice Cultivation in Kedah, 1970 – 1990: Peranan Agensi-Agensi Pertanian dalam Penanaman Padi di Kedah, 1970 – 1990. Munsyi Jurnal Pengajian Sejarah, 1(1), 47–66. https://doi.org/10.37134/munsyi.vol1.1.4.2023

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