Empowering rural communities: Smart farming transforms lives in Sungai Ular, Kuantan

Ponari, Md Hoirul Azri (2023) Empowering rural communities: Smart farming transforms lives in Sungai Ular, Kuantan. In: ACTS Agents of Change Towards Sustainability. Journey of Making a Difference: From Whole Person to Whole Society Transformation. Sejahtera Centre for Sustainability and Humanity, pp. 196-201. ISBN 978-967-19408-3-9

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Abstract

Through a knowledge transfer program, rural community life in Sungai Ular, Kuantan, has undergone a remarkable transformation. The local community, particularly the B40 (bottom 40% of Malaysian population according to income distribution) group, faced the challenge of unproductive, infertile land due to the prevalence of Bris soil, resulting in low crop yields and rising fertiliser costs. Nevertheless, this situation has seen significant improvement with the implementation of smart farming technology, which utilises fertigation techniques to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. This community engagement project became a reality through a collaborative effort involving the Sustainable Agriculture and Green Technology Research Unit (Agtech) at IIUM, the Department of Agriculture Pahang, and the active participation of the Persatuan Peladang (Farmers Association) Kampung Sungai Ular in Kuantan.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Subjects:	A General Works > AS Academies and learned societies (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Science Kulliyyah of Science > Department of Plant Science
Depositing User:	Dr Md Hoirul Azri Ponari
Date Deposited:	16 Aug 2024 18:13
Last Modified:	16 Aug 2024 18:13
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/113605

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