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IOT-BASED SMART FARMING IN DURIAN CULTIVATION

The local agriculture industry in the 20th century was a major contributor to Malaysia’s GDP, primarily by virtue of the blooming sectors of, initially rubber and cocoa, followed by the culmination in the success of the palm oil sector. In addition, rice has always been the stable food of the local population and is regarded as an important food crop for the nation. Various government institutes have been set up, with some dedicated to the research and development of new technology and techniques to address issues of specific industrial crop under their purview, such as the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

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