PRT 2008: AGRICULTURE AND MAN

NAMA KURSUS : PERTANIAN DAN MANUSIA

(AGRICULTURE AND MAN)

KREDIT : 2(2+0)

KOD KURSUS : PRT 2008

JAM KONTAK : 1 X 2 jam kuliah seminggu

PRASYARAT : Tiada

SEMESTER : Pertama dan Kedua

OBJEKTIF : Pada akhir kursus ini, pelajar dapat:

(At the end of the course, a student can:)

1. menerangkan peranan pertanian di dalam

pembangunan tamadun dan kesejahteraan
manusia (explain the role of agriculture in the
development of civilization and well being of
mankind), (C2)

2. membincangkan kepentingan sumber pertanian

dan pengurusannya untuk pembangunan
pertanian lestari (discuss the importance of
agricultural resources and their management for the
development of sustainable agriculture), (A3)

3. menerangkan kepentingan sector pertanian dalam

menghasilkan sumber makanan, perlindungan,
perubatan dan bahan asas industri ke arah
pembangunan ekonomi (explain the importance of
agricultural sector in the production of food
resources, protection, medicinal and basic industrial
resources towards economic development). (P2)

SYNOPSIS : Kursus ini meninjau evolusi pertanian daripada

permulaan kepada status masa kini sebagai aktiviti
terancang dan terurus, didorong oleh kemajuan
ekonomi dan teknologi. Pertanian modern
dipaparkan sebagai sains, seni dan bisnes yang
meliputi peranan dan impaknya terhadap
 pengurusan sumber dan pembangunan manusia.
Perbincangan merangkumi senario pertanian
Malaysia.

(This course explores the evolution of agriculture

from the beginnings to its present status as a
planned and managed activities, driven by economic
and technological advancement. Modern agriculture
is presented as a science, an art and a business
encompassing its role and impact on resource
management and human development. Discussion
incorporates Malaysian agriculture scenarios.)

Bil. Tajuk Kuliah Jam

(No.) (Lecture Topics) (Hour)

1 Pengenalan dan Skop Pertanian Modern. 3

- Takrifan pertanian.
- Kepentingan pertanian.
- Sistem dan amalan pertanian.
- Pemprosesan hiliran.
(Introduction and Scope of Modern Agriculture.
- Definition of agriculture.
- Importance of agriculture.
- Agricultural systems and practices.
- Downstream processing.)

2 Evolusi Pertanian. 3
- Era pra-sejarah hingga kurun pertengahan, dan
domestikasi tumbuhan dan haiwan.
- Penggunaan tenaga manusia, haiwan, jentera,
maklumat dan bioteknologi.
- Nilai, adat dan pantang larang dalam pertanian
tradisional dan modern.
- Budaya pertanian pindah dan kekal.
- Pengaruh agama ke atas pertanian.
- Pengaruh gaya hdup ke atas pertanian.
(The Evolution of Agriculture.
- Pre-historic era through the middle ages, and
domestication of plants and animals.
- Utilisation of human labour, animals, machines,
information and biotechnology.
- Values, customs and taboos in traditional and
modern agriculture.
- The culture of nomadic and sedentary agriculture.
 - Influence of religion on agriculture.
- Influence of lifestyle on agriculture.)

3 Revolusi Pertanian. 4
- Faktor penyebab.
-Batasan dan kekangan sumber
-Pertambahan penduduk
-Keperluan kepelbagaian produk
-Trend amalan mesra alam
-Kemajuan teknologi
- Ciri-ciri.
-Baka berhasil tinggi dan resistan penyakit
-Kimia dan bioagen
-Pertanian persis
-Mekanisasi dan otomasi
-Bioteknologi pertanian
-Enakmen dan skim pertanian.
(Agricultural Revolution.
- Causal factors.
-Resource limiting and constraints
-Population increase
-Need for diversity of product
-Trend towards environmental friendly practices
-Technological advances
- Characteristics.
-High yielding and disease resistant varieties
-Chemicals and bioagents
-Precision agriculture
-Mechanisation and automation
-Agricultural biotechnology
-Agricultural enactment and schemes.)

4 Sumber Asas Pertanian Dan Persekitaran. 3

- Iklim, air, tanah dan sumber manusia.
- Persekitaran.
-Zon agroekologi global
-Impak perubahan iklim, pencemaran, racun perosak
dan nitrat
(Basic Agricultural Resource and the Environment.
- Climate, water, soil and human resources.
- The Environment.
-Global agroecological zones
-Impact of climatic changes, pollution, pesticidas
and nitrates.)
5 Sumber Genetik dalam Pertanian. 3
- Asal dan taburan tanaman.
- Germplasma dan diversiti.
- Ubahan genetik dan pemuliharaan sumber genetik.
(Genetic Resources in Agricultura.
- Origin and distribution of crop plants.
- Germplasm and diversity.
- Genetic variation and conservation of genetic resources.)

6 Pertanian Lestari. 4
- Pembangunan economic.
- Pemuliharaan alam sekitar.
- Faedah sosio-politik.
- Perancangan dan membuat keputusan.)
(Sustainable Agriculture.
- Economic development.
- Environmental conservation.
- Socio-political benefits.
- Planning and decision making.)

7. Ekonomi Pembangunan Pertanian.

2
- Sumbangan pertanian kepada ekonomi Malaysia.
- Perdagangan pertanian antarabangsa.
(Economics of Agricultural Development.
- Contribution of agriculture to Malaysian economy.
- International trade in agriculture.)

8 Inovasi dan Cabaran dalam Pertanian. 3

- Penyelidikan dan inovasi teknologi.
- Cabaran pertanian masa depan.
(Innovation and Challenges in Agriculture.
- Research and innovation technology.
- Future challenges in agriculture.)

9 Pendekatan Pembangunan Pertanian di Malaysia. 3

- Dasar pertanian negara.
- Pendidikan, penyelidikan dan institusi pembangunan,
pengembangan dan golongan sasar.
- Perundangan dan piawaian.
(Approaches to Agricultural Development in Malaysia.
- National agricultural policy.
- Education, research and development institutes, and
extension services.
 - Legislations, policies and standards. )
Jumlah (Total) 28

Penilaian:
(Evaluation)

Kerja Kursus: 1. Attendance 5.0%

(Course Work) 2. Quiz 1 (5th wk) 20.0
3. Quiz 2 (9th wk) 20.0
4. Quiz 3 (13th wk) 20.0
5. Group assignment 35.0*
Total 100%

* A field visit will be conducted to familiarise the students with

agricultural practices.
* Submit a paper on a selected topic, not exceeding
15 pages, type written, double-spacing and
inclusive of illustrations (20%)
Group oral presentation (15%)

Execution - i. Form groups of 8-10 students (select your own leader).

ii. Written assignment submitted by the 13th week.
iii. Initiate oral presentation on the 14th week.
iv. Some choice of topics are as follows:

1. Advocating good agricultural practices.

2. Agricultural technology
3. Alternative agricultural production (non-conventional)
4. Agriculture as Malaysia’s third engine of growth
5. Agrotourism.
6. Agriculture for non-food
7. Aquafarming.
8. Agricultural biotechnology.
9. Agricultural biodiversity
10. Benefiting from agricultural waste.
11. Comparative agricultural systems
12. Environmental issues in agriculture.
13. Entrepreneurship in agriculture
14. Food safety.
15. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
16. Impact of AFTA on Malaysian agriculture.
17. ICT in Malaysian agriculture.
18. Integrated farming in Malaysia.
19. Linking farmers to market.
20. Labour problems in agriculture in the ASEAN region.
 21 Malaysia as a halal food hub.
22. Mechanisation and automation in Malaysian agriculture
23. Organic farming.
24. Precision agriculture.
25. Recreational fishing.
26. Soil-less farming.
27. Technology transfer in agriculture.
28. Medicinal herbes
29. Insects as carriers of diseases in man, crops and livestosks.
30. UPM as the centre of excellence in agriculture.

Rujukan:
(References)

Acquaah, G. (2002). Principles of Crop Production: Theory,

Techniques and Technology. Prentice Hall, New York.

Anonymous (1999). Third National Agricultural Policy (1998-2010). Publ.

Unit, Ministry of Agriculture Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.

Anonymous (2003). Malaysian Agricultural Directory & Index (2003/04),

10th ed. Agriquest Sdn. Bhd., Petaling Jaya.

Manning, R. (2005). Against the Grain: How Agriculture Has

Hijacked Civilisation. North Point Press, New York.

Mazoyer, M. & Roudart, L. (2006). History of World Agriculture: From the

Neolithic Age to the Current Crisis. Monthly Review Press, New
York.