Impact of Participation on Rabbit Farming Entrepreneurship for Beginners Module among B40

Abstract

Recent developments in the rabbit industry have heightened a valuable contribution to the sustainability of Malaysian economies. Rabbits are easily integrated into advanced farming processes as they have short gestation interval, high reproductive capacity, genetic diversity and the potential to utilize forages and by-products as main dietary components that allow them ideal as meat. To rise the meager prospects in this industry, the goal of this research is to determine impact of participation on rabbit farming entrepreneurship for beginners module among B40. The study made use of primary data obtained through a structured questionnaire, whereas a total of 81 respondents from Kelantan and Johor States were participated in this training module and subjected to descriptive analysis and pre and post assessment. This study revealed that the majority of the respondents were interested to join this training module. Respondents also agreed that they have extensive knowledge and skills after participating in the rabbit farming entrepreneurship for beginners module. Besides that, most of the respondents agree rabbit farming can create new jobs for them and improve the quality of life of their family. The effectiveness of the rabbit farming entrepreneurship training module was significantly affected (P<0.001). It was therefore recommended that it would be very beneficial if seminar or training were continuously conducted to create awareness among farmers as it can generate massive income potential.