Raw data from: Paddy farmers' awareness and knowledge of agroforestry practices in Siburan, Sarawak

Rice is an important staple food, and the main source of income and livelihood especially for rural communities in Malaysia. However, the area under rice cultivation in Malaysia has decreased due to poor quality of rice fields due to low productivity and climate change. Agroforestry is a system that combines trees with crops or livestock. It not only counteracts the effects of climate change by increasing the resilience of agriculture, but also combats poverty, food security and land degradation. The aim of this study was to determine the awareness and perception of rice farmers in Siburan, Sarawak, towards agroforestry. The data for the study was obtained through questionnaire-based interviews in Kampung Skuduk and Kampung Chupak. Statistical tests were used to analyze and compare the data. Farmers’ knowledge of agroforestry practices was limited, especially among non-agroforestry practitioners. There is no significant income difference between agroforestry practitioners and non-agrofo..., Study area
This study was conducted in Kampung Skuduk and Kampung Chupak in Siburan District, Serian Division. Kg. Skuduk and Kg. Chupak is one of the wet paddy cultivation areas in Sarawak where rice is cultivated twice a year (Musa et al., 2021) and a successful pilot project for wet paddy cultivation (iM Sarawak ‘Wet Paddy Cultivation Program’) (Kong, 2014). The most important economic activity for the local population in Kg. Skuduk and Kg. Chupak is rice cultivation, according to the Siburan agricultural officer (personal communication). According to Jabatan Pertanian Daerah Siburan (Siburan District Department of Agriculture), there are about 89 rice farmers registered for 2023, most of whom are majority Bidayuh ethnic group and Christian.
Data collection
Data were collected through a formal questionnaire survey and interviews with registered rice farmers in Siburan. To ensure the representativeness of our sample, we collaborated with the Jabatan Pertanian Daerah Siburan (Siburan D..., , # Raw data from: Paddy farmers' awareness and knowledge of agroforestry practices in Siburan, Sarawak

[https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.cz8w9gjfh](https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.cz8w9gjfh)

## Description of the data and file structure

The data collected focuses on paddy farmers in Siburan, Sarawak, and their awareness and knowledge of agroforestry practices. It encompasses various aspects, including the demographic characteristics of the respondents, reasons for practicing or not practicing agroforestry, and details on the specific agroforestry methods employed. Additionally, the data highlights the perceived benefits of agroforestry practices as recognized by the farmers and provides insights into their knowledge and perceptions of agroforestry. This comprehensive dataset aims to understand the level of awareness, adoption, and the challenges or motivations faced by paddy farmers regarding agroforestry practices in the region.

### Files and variables

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