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 […]
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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 […]
Developing Agriculture to Increase Food Security
Dr. Azmi highlights that developing the local agriculture industry helps ensure food security. “We need to develop our own expertise. This means we have to give priority to […]
Why Plantations Need Agriculture Business Data
On 1 July, the government launched the National Fourth Industrial Revolution Policy (4IR) highlighting the importance of technology across 10 industries, including agriculture. What’s the hype with data […]
Increase in harvester productivity of up to 10% despite lockdown
Golden key to productivity The importance of increased worker productivity is pivotal amid rising prices of fresh fruit bunches alongside labour shortage issues in the nation. MIDF Research […]
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 […]
Sowing into skills, productivity and technology
Sowing into skills, productivity and technology to harvest growth Malaysia’s palm oil industry has become overly reliant on foreign workers. says the oil palm sector is comprised of […]
CPO production sees growth amidst labour shortage, palm oil quality & sustainability concerns
Despite record high CPO prices and rising global demand for Malaysian palm oil, 2021 may be an even more volatile year, warns Sime Darby Oils Managing Director Mohd Haris. […]
Digitalisation, the door to opportunities in China
China’s decision to allow red palm oil imports is expected to increase Malaysia’s CPO exports by approximately 400,000 to 800,000 metric tonnes from its 2019 figures. Some beneficiaries of this […]
Overcoming RM11.83 billion of lost agriculture revenue with technology
The freeze on hiring migrant workers as a result of the covid-19 pandemic resulted in a labour shortage by as many as 500,000 workers across Malaysia’s agriculture industry. In palm […]