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Program Introduction
RISDA AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Agrofood Program is one of the initiatives of the Rubber Industry Smallholder Development Authority (RISDA) to help smallholders increase production and income through agriculture other than from rubber resources. This RISDA Agro-food Program (PAM) is in line with the National Agro-food Policy 2.0 (DAN 2.0) and the National Food Security Policy 2021-2025.
THE OBJECTIVES OF RISDA'S AGRO-FOOD PROGRAM
- Reduce complete dependence on income from rubber resources by focusing on the agro-food sector in order to be more effective in improving the standard of living of Small Farmers.
- Provide assistance facilities to small farmers to carry out agricultural activities other than rubber such as short-term crops and poultry.
- Encouraging Smallholders to explore new resources to increase income.
- To support and meet the National Agro-food Policy and the National Food Security Policy.
- The target of increasing the income of small farmers to RM500.00/month at the end of 2025.
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Assistance Program Terms
RISDA AGRO-FOOD PROGRAM TARGET GROUP
The target group of this program is Small Farmers and Integrators.
SMALL GARDEN
- Malaysian Citizen: Smallholder/Household Member (AIR), Age: 18-60 years old and registered with RISDA.
- Participant in the Replanting Program.
- Land ownership or letter of permission to use or rent the land of minimum 2 years (type of project/break even point).
- Able to undertake projects part/full time.
- Attend the Agro-food Course organized by RISDA
- Agreed to a 60:40 profit distribution (between the Group Leader & other Members) for the Small Farmer project Groups (3-5 people).
- Participants are willing to finance the cost of the project apart from RISDA assistance.
- The area of the project land is reasonable with the value of the assistance requested.
- AET/PPP KDW participants are not eligible to apply for assistance within 2 years.
INTEGRATOR
- Malaysian.
- RISDA Holdings Group (KRH) or RISDA-supervised Small Farmer Cooperatives or Local Bumiputera Companies with a background in agriculture and have experience running projects/businesses related to agriculture or:
- Experienced Agro-food or Additional Economic Activity (AET) entrepreneurs who have expertise and the ability to form new entrepreneurs and have a strong marketing network.
- Have background in agriculture and experience running the requested project.
- Have expertise and the ability to form new entrepreneurs.
- Land ownership/ letter of permission to use or rent land for a minimum of 2 years (type of project/break even point).
- Have registered SSM/PBT/MOF or any related license.
- Financially stable with 10% of the aid value.
- Implementation agent integrator - self-manage the project without 3rd party help.
- Have a strong marketing network.
- Prepared to finance the cost of the project in addition to RISDA assistance.
- The area of the project land is reasonable with the value of the assistance requested.
- Able to implement projects and have a suitable site.
- Agreed to a 50:50 profit distribution (Group Leader & Members) for the Group Smallholder project.
- Prepare a complete project SOP, implementation and marketing plan.
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Assistance Rate
CATEGORY OF AID RECIPIENTS:
- Smallholder (Individual)
- Head of Household (KIR) & Household Member (AIR) individually.
- Person/Individual : RM 20,000.00
- Small Farmers (Groups)
- Head of Household (KIR) & Household Member (AIR) in groups of maximum of 5 people.
- 3-5 People : RM 60,000.00 - RM 100,000.00 (RM 20,000.00/Participant).
- Anchor Integrator
- The RISDA Holdings Group (KRH)/Koperasi Pekebun Kecil (KPK)/Syarikat Bumiputera manages the supply of inputs, equipment, advisory services, marketing and monitoring to participants.
- 15 People: RM 300,000.00/Project.
- Implementing Agent Integrator
- The RISDA Holdings (KRH)/Koperasi Pekebun Kecil (KPK) Group implements projects on behalf of Pekebun Kecil.
- 15 People: RM 300,000.00/Project.
RISDA AGRO-FOOD INFRASTRUCTURE ASSISTANCE (30%) :
- Area preparation & cleaning.
- New construction/repair of farm infrastructure.
- Irrigation & drainage system.
- Electricity & water facilities.
- Fence facility.
- Signboard.
RISDA AGRO-FOOD INPUT ASSISTANCE, EQUIPMENT AND CONSULTATION (70%) :
- Agricultural inputs.
- Livestock breeds.
- Livestock food & medicines.
- Equipment/machine/machinery
- Packaging/label facilities.
- Modern agricultural technology.
- Soil survey.
- Consultation & promotion services.
- Training, advice & guidance.
- Project insurance protection of natural disasters, diseases and others.
- Other requirements approved by the Committee.
- Smallholder (Individual)
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Application Method
SMALLHOLDERS (INDIVIDUAL & GROUPED)
- Small or Group Farmers need to fill out an application form complete with:
- Acknowledgment and approval by the Project Leader (if in group).
- Support of the Assistant Agricultural Officer of the area..
- Support of the District Special Program Coordinator.
- Certified by District/Colony/Division RISDA Officer.
- Attach a letter of support for the Agro-food Program from the relevant agency/department.
- Submit the application form..
- Submit paperwork and related agency/department support.
- Wait for an approval response.
INTEGRATOR
- Small or group farmers fill out the application form complete with:
- Project information.
- Support of the District Special Program Coordinator and Assistant Agricultural Officer of the area.
- Certified by District/Colony/Division RISDA Officer.
- Certified by the Director of RISDA.
- Information of project members or dividend recipients.
- Attach a letter of support for the Agrofood Program from the relevant agency/department.
- Submit the application form.
- Submit paperwork and related agency/department support.
- Wait for an approval response.
- Small or Group Farmers need to fill out an application form complete with:
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List of Related Forms
Bil Tajuk Muat Turun 1 Agro-food Program Application Form - Small Farmers (Appendix 1) PDF | Lihat 2 Agro-food Program Application Form - Integrator (Appendix 2). PDF | Lihat 3 Letter of Support for the Agro-food Program by the Relevant Agency/Department (Appendix 3). PDF | Lihat 4 Agro-food Program Presentation Format (Appendix 4). PPTX 5 Agro-food Project Application Status (Appendix 5). PDF | Lihat 6 Acceptance Form (Appendix 6). PDF | Lihat Other Form requirements should be consulted at the nearest RISDA Office.
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Further references/related sections
Nearest RISDA Office Or Special Program Division Or Economic Development Unit, RISDA Headquarters
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