Norsida Man

Universiti Putra Malaysia | UPM · Department of Agribusiness and Bioresource Economics

This study aims to examine the relationship between entrepreneurial characteristics and the performance of shallots farming in Selopamioro Village, Imogiri District, Bantul Regency. Using a sample of 63 farmers selected through multistage random sampling, the research analyzed five entrepreneurial characteristics: leadership, self-confidence, risk-...

Food security for a country is very important, especially for a country with a very large population like Indonesia. However, Indonesia is still faced with the problem of farmer welfare, most of whom are poor or low-income, which is only around 30% of total family income and a decrease in agricultural production and productivity. This study was con...

The adoption of technology in paddy sector appears to have coincided with the advancement of the country’s development, as the agricultural sector is likewise undergoing the Industrial Revolution 4. Over the years, the Malaysian rice production system has faced a number of challenges, including extreme weather conditions, poor soil fertility and nu...

In Malaysia, aquaculture utilizes GIS technology to optimize the selection of sites, monitor the quality of water, manage resources, and improve production, hence assuring the implementation of sustainable and efficient aquaculture techniques. The Malaysian Department of Fisheries (DOF) has created a Web-GIS system, namely BioDOF-Map to facilitate...

Climate variability poses a significant challenge for smallholder farmers globally, including those in Southeast Nigeria. The purpose of this study is to explore farmers’ perceptions of the impact of climate variability and agroforestry practices available in the region. Specifically, the study evaluates the availability of agroforestry practices f...

Malaysia’s huge ruminant sector drives expansion and livestock self-sufficiency. However, Malaysia struggles to increase meat production to meet rising demand and reduce import dependence. Malaysia has 22.2% self-sufficiency, 5.6kg large ruminant meat consumption per capita, and 78.1% import dependency. Other obstacles include a lack of development...

Post-oil subsidy regime: entrepreneurship skills acquisition program for youth empowerment in north-central Nigeria. Survey research using the Multi-Stage Cluster Sampling approach. 352 respondents were drawn from 3 selected higher institutions in 3 north-central states: Nasarawa State University-Keffi, Niger State College of Education Minna, and K...

Aquaculture is crucial to food supply and economic growth supported by Industry Revolution 4.0 to boost output. Malaysian Department of Fisheries (DOF) developed a Web-GIS system, a spatial system focusing on aquaculture. However, farmers are unfamiliar with the system. The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) is employed to examine the attitudes, sub...

Shrimp production is adversely affected by diseases, particularly in giant tiger prawn and whiteleg shrimp. The predominant use of inexpensive antibiotics by shrimp farmers has resulted in antibiotic overuse and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at the farm level. However, the adoption of new antibiotic-related technologies remains low due to their hi...

The study determines the perception level of community members in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan, regarding the internal roles of the local leaders in decision-making processes related to community development. In the ongoing effort to rebuild the nation recovering from decades-long civil war, the effectiveness of governance in driving development is...

Globally, rural women farmers benefited from only 5% of agricultural extension information, and also only 10% of the agricultural extension facilities, this affects their engagement in agricultural development resulting in an increased rate of poverty and lack of the necessary knowledge of agricultural practice. This study aimed to determine the in...

Organic farming practices have been encouraged in Malaysia’s agricultural industry to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly growth. Besides, it is also in line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) which are goals number three (SDG 3) and thirteen (SDG 13). Johor is a state located in the southern region of Peninsular Malaysia with va...

The study examined published works on the contribution of agricultural extension to the empowerment of women for agricultural development. It also explored the theoretical and practical implications. A systematic search in Scopus using relevant sets of keywords, including "agriculture extension", "capacity building", "women's empowerment", "women's...

Objective: The objective of this research was to identify stakeholders contributing to the advancement of livestock business in Besowo Village, ascertain the nature of stakeholder interactions, and propose strategies for livestock business growth based on stakeholder decision-making approaches. Method: The study utilized a three-step stakeholder an...

Peasant women are a human resource asset that is very important for the development of a region. Empowering women in conflict areas due to resource competition is expected to be one of the conflict resolution strategies. In Baluran National Park, the empowerment of peasant women has an opportunity to reduce conflict tensions due to competition for...

Malaysia aims to achieve full self-sufficiency in beef and mutton, which currently below 50%. This will be achieved by promoting innovative husbandry practices among small ruminant farmers to enhance production and productivity. Despite government initiatives, small ruminant farmers in Selangor, Malaysia, continue to rely on conventional husbandry...

Malaysia's e-commerce is rapidly expanding, driven by increased online shopping among businesses and consumers. In the agriculture sector, companies are adopting e-commerce for efficiency, cost reduction, and revenue growth, supported by government initiatives such as NEP 2030, MyDigital, and PENJANA, recognizing its positive economic impact. Given...

The Malaysian government has introduced the Urban Agriculture Program to improve the performance of urban and rural agriculture in Malaysia. The Urban Agriculture Program was implemented by the Department of Agriculture (DOA), Malaysia in 2010. Such agricultural extension programs may significantly affect the effectiveness of adopting urban agricul...

Extension services are intended to promote “agricultural development” by enhancing farmers’ technical expertise, farm management abilities, and an efficient information system. This will ultimately lead to increased production, higher returns on investment, and a long-term boost for the local, national, and international economies. Little or no suc...

The parent community can be empowered as a pioneer in sustainable, environmentally conscious education. The parent community has the ability to influence fellow parents and children through practice and information dissemination. Strengthening the form of increasing understanding, awareness, and skills is needed so that the process of change can oc...

The internet’s growth has opened doors for global sales, particularly in Malaysia, where a rising trend in online shopping is evident. Floriculture entrepreneurs are seizing this opportunity to boost ornamental plant sales online, driven by the increasing internet-savvy Malaysian customer base. Despite the overall surge in online commerce, ornament...

This book presents the agricultural development in Malaysia, issues and challenges in paddy farming and revealed the importance and the role of off-farm employment in increasing farmers' income in granary area. It also covers and explains the situation of paddy farming in two granary areas which are Muda Area in Kedah and Kemasin Semerak Area in Ke...

Yogyakarta residents are enthusiastic about joining farmer groups utilizing urban yards by executing the Lorong Sayur (vegetable alley) program. Members of the farmer groups realize the potential for expanding urban farming in confined spaces like narrow alleys and other such locations. This study aims to determine the level of motivation and the f...

Rural women play a pivotal role in the agricultural sector to feed the world. However, rural women are usually perceived by others as "helpers" to their husbands, have low participation in the workforce, and are associated with poverty. The high illiteracy rate among rural women also limits their involvement in decision-making, even if they activel...

The study centered on (ICTs) application and its relationship to the job performances of extension workers in North Central Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was administered to 291 extension workers. A sampling method with a mixture of techniques was adopted. Descriptive statistics, Z test, Pearson correlation, and Factor analysis were employed....

PENDAHULUAN Penduduk Malaysia diunjurkan meningkat kepada lebih 45 juta orang menjelang tahun 2050. Pertambahan penduduk akan meningkatkan permintaan dan penggunaan makanan, justeru, ketidakamanan makanan akan menjadi salah satu cabaran utama yang dihadapi oleh negara ini. Hal ini akan secara tidak langsung menimbulkan isu sekuriti makanan yang dik...

Livestock farming is a strategic industry and has very important potential for the further development of agribusiness. It plays an important role in providing protein food for most of the global population besides uplift the rural livelihoods and economies in many developing countries. As the populations and incomes grow, along with changes in foo...

Peasant women are a human resource asset that is very important for the development of a region. Empowering women in conflict areas due to resource competition is expected to be one of the conflict resolution strategies. In Baluran National Park, the empowerment of peasant women has an opportunity to reduce conflict tensions due to competition for...

Background Web-based apps have evolved as a result of technological and security developments. Traditional software-based systems and applications can be rapidly upgraded by transitioning to a web-based implementation. A web-based system is a piece of software that users may access from any internet-connected device, such as a computer, tablet, or...

Background Recent agricultural innovations have cast question on the sustainability of current production techniques, which have felt the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic's devastating impact on the country's economy and agriculture. A lack of available labour and other inputs, as well as falling output prices due to falling commodity demand in so...

The purpose of this study was to examine the mediation role of motivation in the relationships between awareness, accessibility, perceived organizational support, and adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The data was obtained using the multi-stage cluster sampling method with questionnaires administered to 254 respondents. Wh...

Background: A web-based system provides access to a software system using a computer, tablet, the smartphone with an internet connection. A Web-based GIS is based on a type of spatially distributed information. This set of technological services is part of a communication structure between the GIS server and the client. Their relationship is penetr...

Background: Urban agriculture is described as all types of agricultural production (food and non-food products) that occur within or around cities. Currently, the lockdown and threat of a global pandemic has turned a lot of people especially urban dwellers who previously may have depended solely on supermarkets for their food into gardeners and wou...

This paper aims to examine the current state of urban agriculture research under social science. This study used bibliometric analysis based on 424 documents obtained from the Scopus online database as of March 2021. Harzing's Publish or Perish and VOSviewer software have been used to analyze and visualize the results. This article presents the fin...

This study determined the extent to which improved husbandry practices in the study area were adopted by ranchers of small ruminants. A total of 100 respondents of small ruminant ranchers were selected for this study, using simple random sampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis to determine the adoption of improved small ruminant hus...

Background: Developments in modern agriculture have led to doubts on the long-term viability of current productionsystems especially, during the coronavirus pandemic has widely affected the country's economy, especially the agriculture sector. The sector have experienced disruptions to production because of lowered availability of labor and other i...

Background: A web-based system provides access to a software system using a computer, tablet, smartphone with an internet connection. A Web-based GIS is based on a type of spatially distributed information. This set of technological services is part of a communication structure between the GIS server and the client. Their relationship is penetrated...

Background: A web-based system provides access to a software system using a computer, tablet, the smartphone with an internet connection. A Web-based GIS is based on a type of spatially distributed information. This set of technological services is part of a communication structure between the GIS server and the client. Their relationship is penetr...

Background: Nowadays, many individuals are moving toward business relationships, becoming closer and developing business ties with their business partners in the supply chain. Relationship marketing could underpin strategic marketing in minimizing economic problems and enhancing business performance. However, there is little emphasis on how relatio...

In Ghana over 70% of people who are employed in the agricultural sector are smallholder farmers’ living less developed communities engaging in rudimentary agriculture. Climate change poses a serious threat to smallholder farmers which impacts on their income, food security and wellbeing. Climate information could be a vital resort for smallholder f...

The demand for mobile applications in agriculture is increasing as smartphones are continuously developed and used for many purposes; one of them is managing pests and diseases in crops. Using mobile applications, farmers can detect early infection and improve the specified treatment and precautions to prevent further infection from occurring. Furt...

Farmers are currently moving toward business relationships and forming close ties with business partners in the supply chain. Close business ties reduce costs, enhance efficiency, improve profit, increase competitive advantage and build personal relationships. Utilizing strategic relationship elements such as trust and communication has significant...

Background: Developments in modern agriculture have led to doubts on the long-term viability of current production systems especially, during the coronavirus pandemic has widely affected the country's economy, especially the agriculture sector. The sector have experienced disruptions to production because of lowered availability of labor and other...

Background: Developments in modern agriculture have led to doubts on the long-term viability of current productionsystems especially, during the coronavirus pandemic has widely affected the country’s economy, especially the agriculture sector. The sector have experienced disruptions to production because of lowered availability of labor and other i...

Background: A web-based system provides access to a software system using a computer, tablet, the smartphone with an internet connection. A Web-based GIS is based on a type of spatially distributed information. This set of technological services is part of a communication structure between the GIS server and the client. Their relationship is penetr...

Developments in modern agriculture have led to doubts on the long-term viability of current production systems especially, during the coronavirus pandemic has widely affected the country’s economy, especially agriculture sector. The sector have experienced disruptions to production because of lowered availability of labor and other inputs, and redu...

The study investigated participation of women farmers in planning and implementation of agricultural practices in northeastern Nigeria. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 378 respondents out of 6758 women farmers in the zone. Questionnaire was used to collect data from the sampled farmers. Mean and standard deviation were used for ana...

The study identified the levels of ICT use, awareness, accessibility, perceived organizational support, assessed the perception of the respondents on problems in using ICTs for agriculture extension work and, clarifies the relationships between awareness, accessibility, perceived organizational support, and use of ICTs. Data were collected through...

Ornamental fish are fish that are kept in home aquariums or for recreational reasons. it's considered together of the fastest-growing in Malaysia's agriculture sector, especially within the export-oriented sub-sector. In 2015, a ban on the importation of certain Malaysian ornamental fish to the European Union (EU) was imposed. Purpose: The study wa...

Ornamental fish farming is the culture of attractive, colourful fish which are reared in a constrained aquatic system. Fishkeeping is a popular hobby, practised by aquarists, concerned with keeping fish in a home aquarium or garden pond. The possibility for further expansion of the industry in Malaysia is broad, especially in the export and import...

Fishes that are kept in home aquariums, or for aesthetic purposes are ornamental fish. It is considered as one of the fastest-growing in Malaysia's agriculture sector, especially in the export-oriented sub-sector. In year 2015, certain Malaysia's ornamental fish started to face exports embargo to European Union (EU). The study was conducted to iden...

Nowadays, many firms/individuals are moving toward business relationships, becoming closer and developing business ties with their business partners in the supply chain. Relationship marketing could underpin strategic marketing to minimize economic problems and enhance performance. However, there is little emphasis on how relationship marketing con...

Climate change is having a major impact on food security. More than 815 million people are chronically hungry and 64 percent of the chronically hungry are in Asia. The world needs to increase food production by almost 50 percent by 2050 to feed a population of nine billion, yet resources such as land and water are becoming more and scarcer. The oth...

Contract Farming (CF) is seen as a means of fostering smallholder standards, thus increasing and providing stability to smallholder incomes. This study aims to identify the factors related to CF as a new marketing practice among selected vegetable and fruit suppliers. The suppliers to engage in CF, and to suggest policy initiatives that promote far...

The study examines the influence of attitude, social norms on adaptation practices of oil palm smallholders and the mediation role of intention towards climate impact in Malaysia. Using a multistage cluster sampling technique, a total of 397 respondents were chosen. For data collection, a structured questionnaire was used and analyzed using SPSS an...

Floods account for a significant socioeconomic loss against all other natural disasters occurring in most parts of the world in recent decades, especially in small farming communities living along with coastal and low-lying areas. Hence, flood loss assessment which has become an important segment in decision-making processes towards flood risk mana...

This paper provides a synthesis of learning from adult learning literature. The paper starts by looking at the rationale for adult learning which has its roots in informal learning. It offers in a nutshell some benefits of learning from an adult education perspective. The paper provides a substantiation of a wide-ranging perspective of learning tha...

Abstrak Golongan beliatani yang produktif, kreatif, imaginatif serta mempunyai daya saing tinggi amat diharapkan di dalam komuniti tani negara Malaysia. Objektif umum kajian ini ialah untuk mengetahui status terkini mengenai pandangan, keperluan dan persediaan belia untuk menceburkan diri di dalam sektor pertanian. Secara khususnya kajian ini bertu...

The study identified the influencing factors on the roles of the local leaders in decision-making for community development in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan. In an effort to rebuild the nation recovering from decades long of war, the efficiency of governance in development is crucial to deliver the success. Yet, the main problem that poses a challen...

This study examined the perception of rural women farmers on information dissemination skills of agricultural extension workers. Using multistage sampling procedure 378 respondents were randomly selected from the population of 6758 women farmers. Questionnaire was administered to the sampled farmers. Data were analysed using mean, and standard devi...

The mental model is a psychological factor that can influence the decision-making process. This is a narrative review article and its main objective is to examine potential factors that influence the mental model (decision-making process) of youth fishermen on the use of fisheries technology. Understandably, the youth fishermen face two crucial pro...

The study examines the factors influencing farmers’ dependency on foreign foods aid towards agricultural production intention in Afgooye district, Somalia. Multi-stage cluster sampling using a stratified procedure to select the sample was used and 400 farmers were randomly chosen from four villages in Afgooye district. Factor analysis results resul...

Off-farm employment is referring to the participation of individuals in secondary jobs away from their farm job. Participation in off-farm is important in order to improve the economy of paddy farmers. The usage of GIS in social science has big potential. The current study aimed to investigate the involvement of paddy farmers and farm households in...

Persistent climate impacts in Malaysia pose severe difficulties for smallholder farmers, whose livelihoodsare primarily dependent on resources from agriculture. Adaptation policies are essential to adapt to the Motivation Theory (PMT) was applied to fill this gap as an underpinning for identifying the major contributing factor of farmers' adaptatio...

The oil boom of the 1970s in Nigeria has negatively impacted the young generation's psychology about agriculture. This has led to a continued drain of workforces. The general view on agriculture is of a ‘murky' business, as such always relegated within choices. Myriad programs and projects are being rolled out to revamp agriculture and attract yout...

The study examines the factors influencing farmers’ dependency on foreign foods aid towards agricultural production intention in Afgooye district, Somalia. Multi-stage cluster sampling using a stratified procedure to select the sample was used and 400 farmers were randomly chosen from four villages in Afgooye district. Factor analysis results resul...

The paper delineates three fundamental characteristics of the local supply chain for vegetables and fruits in Malaysia where the marketing channels are still traditionally driven from farmers by wholesalers and then channeled to the hypermarkets and retailers. Most of the product attributes are lacking in terms of quality, packaging, Good Agricultu...

The art of planting, preparing, and distributing food around urban areas is known as urban agriculture, farming, or gardening. Individuals and organizations generally work in urban agriculture for general purposes: 1) enhancing their own health and economic circumstances; 2) improving their communities’ access to nutritious food; 3) enhancing their...

The post-harvest practice is important to maintain and prolong the shelf life of fruits and vegetable. However, farmer’s adoption towards agriculture practices is still low. This research aims to determine post-harvest adoption among fruit farmers in Johor. The study employs a Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and Theory Pl...

Agrotourism is a catalyst for initiation of the sustainable tourism activities and diversifyingrural activities. As agriculture is the fourth contributors to the country’s economic development, this sector has vast areas to offer the tourists to feel the excitement from farm and its resources. Agriculture and tourism have their own ability to devel...

Nowadays, postharvest practices play an important role in the development of fruit production. Thus, this research investigates the relationship between effort expectations, performance expectations, social influence, facilitating conditions, and attitudes towards postharvest practices adoption among fruit farmers in Johor. The Unified Theory of Ac...

Climate information and early warnings are adjudged as key inputs for any adaptive action as such they are regularly disseminated through Information Communication Tools (ICTs) to fishing communities in Malaysia. However, such communication programs are adjudged to be top-down and expert centric, resulting in attendant unpreparedness and maladaptiv...

Climate changes are changing intentions of farmers to tackle climate variations in various ways. Information and Communication Technologies are proving to assist farmers to manage agricultural risk timely and with fewer efforts. Intention of farmers to use ICTs in the context of agricultural risk management is important to understand. Therefore, th...