: Shared resources, such as water from irrigation pipes, require constant negotiation. Mismanagement or blocking water flow can lead to local tensions, while adherence to community planting times helps mitigate the shared risk of animal pests. Land as Heritage : In places like Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, the
Traditionally, men prepare the land and control water channels, while women lead in planting and harvesting. Women also form kelompok tani wanita (women’s farming groups) for post-harvest processing. However, modern migration has shifted these roles. As men leave for city work, women manage entire farming cycles alone. : Shared resources, such as water from irrigation
Faiz looked at his phone, then at his grandfather's weathered hands. "What if we don't have to choose between the old way and the new way? What if we use both?" "How?" Samad asked. Women also form kelompok tani wanita (women’s farming