Acceptance of organo-mineral fertilizer by vegetables farmers in Bintulu

Ibrahim, Noor Hayaa (2015) Acceptance of organo-mineral fertilizer by vegetables farmers in Bintulu. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

According to Department of Statistic of Malaysia, export Value of Agricultural Products (vegetables) in Sarawak in 2004 - 2013 increased from RM 6,133 to RM 14401. This shows vegetables farming is developing and active in Sarawak. Majority of the farmers in Sarawak, especially Bintulu practice conventional farming to gain high yield of vegetables production. Conventional farming resulting in increased for high usage of agricultural inputs, particularly chemical fertilizers that can lead to several problems such as environmental pollution. Therefore, a new environmental friendly agriculture input which is organo- mineral fertilizer should to be introduced to the farmers for sustainable agriculture activity. The objective of this study is to examine the acceptance of organo- mineral fertilizer by vegetables farmers in Bintulu. A survey questionnaire was done to understand farmers' characteristic and acceptance on agriculture activity and fertilizer usage. From this study it was determined that farmers in Bintulu would accept organo-mineral fertilizer based on a few considerations such as the fertilizer price, subsidy, effectiveness to reduce pest, high crop yield and ease of fertilizer handling. Hence, data and information from this study can help government agencies and other related researchers to collaborate to share ideas and construct better approach to introduce organo- mineral fertilizer to the farmers.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences
Depositing User:	Mr. Azman Mohamad
Date Deposited:	01 Oct 2024 00:34
Last Modified:	01 Oct 2024 00:34
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2025

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