KEDAH AG. DEV.

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The project would provide for replanting of about l5,100 ha of old rubber areas and maintenance up to maturity of about l3,200 ha of rubber replanted in l977-82; the establishment of about 240 group processing centers for farmers' rubber; construction and rehabilitation of about 38 small irrigation schemes for about 8,850 ha; construction of about 380 km of farm roads and 370 km of access roads in agricultural areas; rehabilitation of about 2,000 ha of smallholder house orchards; development of about 2l0 ha of freshwater fishponds and provision of training and laboratory facilities at two State fisheries centers. The project would also provide for various agricultural services, including staff and farmer training, equipment and vehicles for project operation and maintenance, and consulting services for studies, design, and construction supervision.