Even as palm oil prices soared to their highest in 10 years the government is investing into the future by increasing the CPO cess levy by RM2 per tonne to fund automation and mechanising. Nine […]
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Plantation technology can improve palm oil yields by up to 23%
Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Dr Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali said applying disruptive technologies will drive innovations in all sectors, including the palm oil industry. Oil […]
Quarto helps modernise Malaysian agriculture
To strengthen the Malaysian agriculture industry, the government is embarked on a modernisation programme. This means using smart farming techniques and technologies that can improve harvests. At the […]
Oil palm industry turn to data-driven approach to meet rising global demand
The palm oil industry faced sizable hurdles in 2020. On top of everyday operational challenges, the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting worker shortfall impacted production levels. In response, the […]
2021 crude palm exports expected to surpass 2020 record
With Malaysia capping 6.5 million hectares of land for palm oil plantations, estates must shift focus to optimising crop yields. This means reducing wastage, using optimal planting techniques and […]