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Evidence-based economic research shaping Malaysia’s agricultural future
Paddy Rice Self-Sufficiency Assessment
Analyzed production capacity and yield trends across 6 major rice-growing regions in Malaysia. Our 2023 assessment identified a 12% efficiency gap between smallholder and commercial farms, directly informing the Ministry’s revised self-sufficiency roadmap for 2025-2030.
6 states | 2023
Fishery Production Economics Review
Evaluated market dynamics across capture fisheries and aquaculture operations. Mapped supply-demand gaps worth RM 480 million annually and identified sustainable growth opportunities in tilapia and shrimp farming for smallholder producers.
RM 480M opportunity | 2024
Agri-Food Value Chain Modernisation Study
Conducted a 16-week diagnostic across processing, distribution, and retail segments for fresh produce. Recommended infrastructure investments that could reduce post-harvest losses from 18% to 8% and boost farmer incomes by 22%.
22% income increase potential
Commodity Price Impact on Rural Incomes
Tracked price volatility for 8 key commodities (palm oil, rubber, cocoa, rice, corn) and quantified income exposure for 14,000 farming households. Results revealed that 68% of surveyed farmers lack price-hedging strategies, leading to the design of a farmer education program.
14,000 households | 8 commoditiesReady to explore how economics can solve your agricultural challenges?
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