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Database research record2025·Malaysia (Penang, Johor, Sabah)

Urban farming: the challenges of hydroponic and vertical farming in Malaysia

Yapp E.H.T., Jamil N., Lee L.S.G., Chooi Y.T., Chen C.O.

Cogent Food & Agriculture, Vol. 11, Article 2448601

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A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with urban farmers in Penang, Johor, and Sabah found that hydroponic and vertical farm operators face persistent challenges from government regulations, volatile markets, financial constraints, and environmental factors despite existing subsidy programs.