In 9th Malaysian Plan, agriculture is the 3rd engine of economic growth. Currently, there is no mechanism that "force" the farmers to register with any authority. Anyone who wants to plant something can do so as he wish. The problems arises when too many/little agriculture products in the market. The prices fluctuates so rapidly. My suggestion: the government should introduce a mechanism that 'forces' all farmers to register (type of crops, hectarage, etc) - to have an effective marketing plan.
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In the market-driven agro-food industry, the market forces will be the best mechanism to decide what to grow. A glut will depress the prices while a shortage will increase the price the farmers will receive. 2. The issue of too many / little agriculture products is also related to lack of good agriculture land for agro-food. Out of 6.3 million hectare, 87% is cultivated with palm oil, rubber and cocoa.
We are currently looking into one mechanism to register farmers but it is not for marketing but for traceability of products.
