When we talk about agriculture, most people would imagine hard labour and exhausting manual work under the hot scorching sun. In 2022 when flying cars are already common, […]
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Human vs Technology in Agriculture
We always hear the adage of how technology and artificial intelligence would be taking over the world in the future. This claim has subtly impacted our acceptance of […]
Taking Advantage of Unfavourable Weather
With the monsoon season set to continue from now till March, can plantation managers make the best out of these unpredictable situations? For oil palm plantations, excessive downpour […]
How Do Drones Work in Oil Palm Plantations
The local oil palm sector is poised to see a major upgrade in terms of drones application, at least in the next three years. The claim made by […]
3 Technologies Malaysian Agriculture Should Implement
The adverse effect the pandemic has on the world’s economy is already well-known to the public. With new variants emerging, disrupting businesses across many industries, there is always an urge for the agriculture industry […]
12th Malaysia Plan: Embracing Technology in Agriculture
Agriculture in Budget 2022 Minister of Agriculture and Food Industries, Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee assured that agriculture is ready to transform into a more modern and dynamic […]
IR 4.0 technology to unlock Food Security
Adoption of IR 4.0 technology is essential especially with an increasing number of countries facing growing levels of acute food insecurity. 20% increase in productivity, quality and income […]
Digital payments for plantation workers
Digital payments for unbanked plantation workers According to the World Bank, the level of bank account ownership is low at 22% for plantation workers. While many of us benefit […]
Malaysia palm oil exports reaches RM17 billion
Malaysia palm oil exports increased by 26.9% to RM17.12 billion for the period January-April compared to RM13.49 billion in the same period in 2020. Export target of RM75 […]
Palm oil boom and smart agriculture
Prices of crops from palm oil, soybeans, corn and vegetable oils have soared. With the palm oil market at an expected CAGR of over 4% through year 2031, the move toward smart agriculture, especially farming, is rapid and unavoidable for plantation businesses that seek […]