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Upland rice cultivation can help tackle Malaysia's rice crisis
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Upland rice cultivation can help tackle Malaysia's rice crisis

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Upland rice cultivation offers a promising solution to Malaysia's rice crisis, as it doesn't rely on complex irrigation systems.
  • This traditional farming method can be implemented in highland and forest fringe areas, and even on a small scale around homes.
  • Modern innovations can be integrated with upland rice farming to enhance its efficiency and yield.

The cultivation of upland rice presents a new hope for addressing Malaysia's rice supply challenges, according to the Malaysian Ecology Association (PEM). This farming method bypasses the need for intricate paddy field irrigation systems, making it a more adaptable and potentially more resilient option.

Prof. Dr. Ahmad Ismail, President of PEM, explained that traditional upland rice farming, typically practiced in highland and forest fringe areas, can also be undertaken on a smaller scale, even around residential homes. This versatility allows for wider adoption and integration into various environments.

Upland rice cultivation can be a new hope for tackling the country's rice crisis because it does not depend on complex paddy field irrigation systems.

— Prof. Dr. Ahmad IsmailPresident of the Malaysian Ecology Association, explaining the benefits of upland rice.

Furthermore, Ismail noted that modern agricultural innovations can be combined with upland rice cultivation. This integration, potentially involving machinery like rice harvesters, could significantly boost the efficiency and output of this traditional crop, offering a viable pathway to bolster national rice reserves.

It can be planted around the house on a small scale and combined with modern innovations such as rice machines.

— Prof. Dr. Ahmad IsmailMalaysian Ecology Association President, discussing the adaptability and potential modernization of upland rice farming.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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