Paddy Industry In Penang

With a total of 48.8 ha of 42 participants selected.15 agricultural input companies were involved in the program as well as in collaboration with the Penang Department of Agriculture, Mardi Penang, LPP Penang and Private Companies. This rice plots demo project will serve as an example (model) and a source of reference for local farmers to improve their rice production. With the implementation of this demo compilation, collaboration between departments and agencies under MOA Inc. and the participation of the private sector is very welcome. With the involvement of the private sector, rice production technology through appropriate technology transfer can be leveraged by farmers to enhance the efficiency of the farm management as an agricultural business industry. By 2015 in the 10MP, in line with the government's desire to increase rice production to meet the country's rice demand, IADA's target is to increase average yield of 6.5 tonnes / ha. one season.