AGRICULTURE-RELATED MINISTRIES AND AGENCIES
There are four minisries at the federal level that deal with agricultural
developement in the country. These include the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-
based Industry, Ministry of Plantation Industry, Ministry of Regional and Rutrla
Development, and Ministry of Natural Resources nad Environment. These
ministries are supported by the Miniitry of Science, Technolgy and Innovation for
research and development while the Ministry of International Trade and Industry
are involved in the international marketing of the agro-produce. Each ministry has
several agencies that deals with the implementation of government development
programmes and policies from research to extension activities. For example, the
Malaysian Agricutural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) deals with
all aspects of research and development for all crops and animals except,
rubber, oil palm, pepper and cocoa. The Malaysian Palm Oil Board
copncentrates on research and developement of the oil palm industry in the
country. On top of these the government link companies and public-funded
agencies also deal with on-going crop-based development of the industry. The
former is best exemplified by Sime Darby Plantation, while the later by the
Federal Land Developement Authority (FELDA) or the Federal Land
Rehabilitation and Comsodilation Autority (FELCRA).
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