Northern Terengganu Integrated Development Project (IADA KETARA) Impact Assessment on Paddy Farming Sustainability

Muhammad Yasar, Chamhuri Siwar

Abstract


Paddy farming is a key agenda in achieving food security in Malaysia. One of the government's policies for achieving this goal is through the establishment of the Northern Terengganu Integrated Development Project (IADA KETARA). This study is intended to clarify the effects of IADA KETARA on sustainable paddy farming based on economic, social and environmental aspects. For the purpose of this study, a total of 425 rice farmers were selected as respondents for their perceptions related to the purpose of the study.

Keywords


Paddy Farming; Sustainable Development; Structural Equation Model

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