Local wisdom in agriculture for environmental sustainability: A case study of the Dusun community

Minah Sintian

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Type :	article
Subject :	S Agriculture (General)
Main Author :	Minah Sintian
Additional Authors :	Rosliah Kiting Julit Norjietta Taisin
Title :	Local wisdom in agriculture for environmental sustainability: A case study of the Dusun community

Place of Production :	Tanjong Malim
Publisher :	Fakulti Bahasa dan Komunikasi
Year of Publication :	2019
Corporate Name :	Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Abstract : Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Local wisdom consists of beliefs, and local knowledge inherited from one to another generation practiced in agricultural activities for the prosperity and harmonious relationship between human beings and other living beings in the surrounding. This study aims to identify the belief elements and local knowledge of the Dusun community in the rural area of Sabah, Malaysia in agricultural activities related to environmental sustainability. The study was conducted using interview and observation methods. All the collected data was analyzed, coded, and interpreted. There are seven main items which can be highlighted through this study. They are as following; no trees should be cut down to open agricultural land, animals should not be treated roughly, crops should be well taken care of, forest burning is done using the right technique, use barriers or dig a hole to withstand black soil from eroding to the bottom section, using natural materials to prepare compost and organic pesticides, and finally to plant crops with strong roots at the slopes. Those in their 50s are still proudly practicing their local knowledge in agriculture; besides helping to sustain the environment. Thus, we find that it is important to highlight this study on local wisdom since it is in line with sustainable development and environmental management in this 21st century

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