AHMAD FIKRI BIN MOHD SAMSUDIN UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA
AHMAD FIKRI BIN MOHD SAMSUDIN UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA
TITLE : Critical Extension Factors Affecting Crop Quality, Productivity and Safety in Malaysia
PART A : INTRODUCTION
• Under the Ninth Malaysia Plan (2006 -2010), agriculture sector will be third engine of growth in the national economy • The emphasis is on New Agriculture which will involve a) large-scale commercial farming b) application of modern technology c) production of high quality and value-added products d) advance the potential in biotechnology e) information and communications technology f) the participation of entrepreneurial farmers and skilled workforce
Third National Agricultural Policy (NAP 3) • NAP 3 : - strategies and mechanisms to address its concerns on agricultural development and the economy - include food security, food safety, productivity and private sector investment in agriculture - enhancing exports and conservation - sustainable use of natural resources
PART B : FOOD PRODUCTION IN MALAYSIA
• A stronger growth is expected from the food sub-sector • Its contribution to agricultural value added is expected to increase from about USD 1. 89 billion in 2007 to about USD 2. 09 billion in 2010 • In the Ninth Plan period, agriculture sector is targeted to grow at 5. 0% per annum
PART C : Extension Program by Department of Agriculture Malaysia 1) Extension in Food Crop Production 2) Pesticide Extension 3) Diagnostic Extension 4) Harvesting Extension 5) Extension in Food Processing 6) Marketing Extension
• Types of extension services: i) advisory services in agriculture ii) agriculture training in food crops iii) consultation and investment iv) development of agro-based industry v) quality certification in production of food crops vi) enforcement of Agriculture Acts vii) issuance of export and permit licenses viii) technical support services
Part C (1) Extension in Food Crop Production
Good Agriculture Practice (GAP) • Standard guideline in implementing activities in transfer of technology in the extension program • Under crop production, the focused activities are - field preparation - selection of planting materials - weed and pest controls - fertilizer application • GAP analyses of crop and farm performances
SALM • SALM is the Malaysian Farm Certification Scheme • Started in 2002 and becomes a national program • To recognize and certify farms which adopt Good Agriculture Practice (GAP) • Advantages - to achieve productivity and sustainability - quality and safe produce in a socially acceptable - worker and environmentally safely
Malaysian • Malaysian Organic Scheme is a Organic Scheme certification program implemented by DOA • To recognize farms which cultivate crops organically according to the criteria and requirements spelt out in SOM Standard • Encompasses rules which are derived from specific legal SOM provisions of national laws • To control the hazards that impact the environment, food safety and workers’ health and safety
Logo given to the Best Produce Coming from SALM Farms • Malaysia’s Best is a brand which represents the seal of approval from the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro. Based-Industry for food safety and quality • Important aspect and serves as a quality assurance for domestic and foreign consumers on Malaysia’s agricultural products • The brand name and seal enhances the image of the country's agricultural products
Part C (2) Pesticide Extension
• Under Pesticide Act 1974, awareness about agricultural chemical toxicity aspects and taking steps to ensure pesticide residues in crop yields during harvesting not to exceed the maximum residual level (MRL) are crucial • The level of chemical • Crop yield samples from residues in crop yields farmer’s plot are sent to is determined laboratory
Part C (3) Diagnostic Extension
• Extension Involves the. Clinic diagnostic analysis of crop whereby extension workers of Department of Agriculture diagnose symptoms of pest and disease attack, nutrient deficiency and other plant problems • The extension worker on duty will function as a “plant doctor” • Give the recommendation for remedy or corrective action to overcome the raised problem
Part C (4) Harvesting Extension
• formative pruning and regulative pruning • wrapping of fruits • application of high calcium foliar Preharvest • harvest at the most suitable times depending on the maturity stage • the predetermined fruit maturity index according to type of crop Harvest • selection • cleaning • grading and size classification • packaging • pre-cooling • storage Post. Harvest • Proper planning and implementing in harvesting should be emphasized to reduce harvest loses
Part C (5) Extension in Food Processing
• The purpose is to - add value to potential raw agriculture products - to avoid unnecessary wastage of fresh farm produce - to generate additional income to rural folks • Food processors are advice to apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) • Food processing can provide the solution to the problem in excessive surplus of fresh farm products
Part C (6) Marketing Extension
• DOA encourages farmers to be involved in contract farming • Farm products can be sold at fair prices according to grades and product quality specification • Farmers are encouraged in making formal agreement with buyers, wholesalers or retailers in contract farming for guaranteed market outlets • Farmers are encouraged to have their own product branding, quality differentiation and packaging
PART D CONCLUSION
• Implementing extension programs would be able to - increase farm income and productivity - boost food production - enhance food safety assurance - enable surplus food produced be exported • Planning and executing extension programs must get support from various parties • Good Agriculture Practice which is based on standards and following principles in food production • Technological advancement in agriculture should be the guide-post for extension activities to provide food from farm-to-table that is safe for human consumption
Thank you ~~Arigato. U GOZAIMASU~~
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