The Urban Agriculture Program is a program that helps urban households reduce the cost of living through their own production of some of the foodstuffs needed through the guidance of the Department of Agriculture. This program involves residents in urban and suburban areas with the cooperation and involvement of various relevant Departments and Agencies at the State and Federal levels.

The integration of agriculture in urban planning and development is important for sustainable development in terms of various aspects of life and the needs of urban life including food supply, environmental greening, water and urban waste management, education and leisure.

Background

Agricultural activities among the urban population to produce their own food is a practical approach and can reduce daily expenses due to the rising cost of living in the city. Based on the situation, the Urban Agriculture Program is implemented to encourage urban residents to grow their own vegetables / food crops around their homes so that the burden of rising cost of living can be reduced.

Objective

Encourage locals to grow and produce their own food to meet daily needs as well as reduce the cost of living. Increase the side income of the urban community through the surplus production of agricultural products. Support the Government's efforts in ensuring the quality and security of the country's food. Foster awareness and interest in the importance of agriculture as a direct contributor to the well-being and cheerfulness of the urban community environment.

Projects / Activities

Projects By Urban Agricultural Categories And Activities

Housing Area (Individual)

BIL.	PROJECT	SUB PROJECT	CATEGORY
1.	Housing Area (Individual)	Edibel page	Individuals in the community (minimum 10 participants / local area)
		Mushrooms	Individuals in the community (minimum 10 participants / local area)
		Mini Fertigation	Individuals in the community (minimum 3 participants / local area)

Housing Area (Community)

BIL.	PROJECT	SUB PROJECT	CATEGORY
1.	Housing Area (Community)	Conventional / Organic Gardens	Community (10 participants / group)
		Open Fertigation	Community (10 participants / group)

Institutions

BIL.	PROJECT	SUB PROJECT	CATEGORY
1.	Institutions (Company / Private / Office / School etc.)	Nutrient Film Technique  (NFT)	Institutions
		Edibel page	Institutions
		Pisciponik	Institutions
		Mini Fertigation	Institutions

Urban Agricultural Activities

Individual Program

Kampung Manjoi, Ipoh	Taman Saga, Penang
Taman Bukit Pasir, Batu Pahat	Precinct 8 A Community, Putrajaya
Lembayong Park, Batu Pahat

Community Program

Taman Perumahan, Kota Kemuning	Lim Garden, Ipoh
Taman Desa Damai, Penang	Springhill Park, Seremban
PUSPANITA Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia

Institution Program

Starbuck Cofee, Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam	Cempaka International Ladies College, N.Sembilan
SK Putrajaya Precinct 5 (1)	Ministry of Finance Malaysia, Putrajaya
Department of Agriculture, Putrajaya	Regional Agriculture Page, Jln Bakau Chondong, Bt Pahat
Agriculture Department

Application To Participate In Urban Agriculture Projects / Courses

 

Any community member / institution who is interested in participating in the project must make an application using the form provided as in  Appendix 1 . The form can be downloaded from the Department of Agriculture website or / by contacting the nearest District / Area Agriculture Office for further services or information. The completed application form must be forwarded to the relevant District / Area Agriculture Officer. After the application is received, the District / Area Agriculture Department Officer will visit the project area to determine the location, project area, appropriate project category and suggest an estimate of allocation requirements to be considered.

Appendix 1 - Urban Agriculture Activity / Program Application Form Appendix 2 - Urban Agriculture Course Application Form

Scope of Program / Project

The program is implemented by residents in urban and suburban areas throughout the state in Peninsular Malaysia including the Federal Territory. Cultivation areas are given focus on the area around houses, institutions, offices, Government reserve land with written permission from the relevant parties, idle land areas and suitable land according to crops. In addition to technical advisory services, incentives can be considered as initial incentives. Incentives are in the form of seeds / planting materials, inputs, small agricultural equipment as well as area preparation work. The State Department of Agriculture has the role of determining the activity area, category type and crop based on the suitability of the area. The implementation of this program will involve the cooperation of local authorities, relevant departments and agencies.

Eligibility Requirements for Application

Participants are open to all Malaysian citizens. Living in urban and suburban areas, interested and able to implement crop projects. Approval of an application to carry out more than one (1) type of project is subject to the consideration of the State Department of Agriculture.

Outcome Program / Project

Programs implemented according to this method are expected to have the following outcomes:

Reduce project expenses of project participants. Make the most of the open space around the house. Beautify the landscape of the area. Arouse interest in farming and make farming as one (1) beneficial hobby. Helps ensure food safety

Directory of Shops / Premises Selling Urban Agricultural Input / Equipment

Appendix 3 - Directory of Shops / Premises Selling Input / Urban Agricultural Equipment