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A Day in Bumi Kenyalang Terahat and Subis Plantation

By Technical Research and Development

We arrived at Miri International Airport at

On the day itself, we woke up early as

In total, there were approximately 8 four

approximately 9:30 pm after a 2 ½ hours

the estates located quite far from the

wheel drives on the day itself. The

flight from Kuala Lumpur. After we are

peaceful Miri Town. With all of the

rendezvous was at the main camp of the

done claiming our luggage, we then went

equipments ready and prepared the night

plantation. The area is a first generation

to check in our hotel accompanied by our

before, we went to the Terahat Plantation

planting area with the topographical

distributor representatives within the

as we will meet up with the plantation

characteristic were mostly hilly. The

region which were Raymond and Jeffrey.

representatives.

planting of the oil palms were mainly

Our accommodation is within the same

within 1 YAP until approximately 2 YAP.

place where we would be having our

The journey took about 45 minutes along

dialogue session which was on our third

a slightly hilly road. The plantation was

It was a fine day to begin the study and

day stay in the state.

located quite near from the sea and thus

analysis on the site. The activity started

providing us with some insight on the

with a short briefing given by the

We had some discussion over our late

condition of the soil itself which was

representative from Greenfeed Groups

dinner as to prepare ourself for the next

expected to be sandy in nature. At the

regarding the activity that was about to

day on field effort. Some background

plantation, there were several four

begin on the site itself. We engage the

insights of the estates that we will be

wheelers awaiting out arrival as to

sampling activity according to the

visiting as well as several highlight on the

participate on the day’s activity.

plantation layouts which was by blocks.

condition of the estates prior to applying Greenfeed Slow Release Fertilizer.

In total, there were 7 blocks of immature oil palms.

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Terahat Plantation, Sarawak Immature oil palms within 1 YAP until 2 YAP The analyses carried out within this plantation were basic monitoring analyses that we usually carried out with the objective to monitor the performance of the oil palms applied with Greenfeed Slow Release. Normally we would evaluate in term of physiological, nutrient composition, as well as physical analysis of the palms. As for physiological analysis, the analyses covered XQGHU WKLV VWXG\ ZRXOG EH WKH SKRWRV\QWKHVLV UDWH Č?PRO P VHF

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As for the nutrient analysis, this study would involve nutrient composition study in term of foliar nutrient content whereas the physical analysis would covers the vegetative growth of the palms.

For this sampling activity, considering the planting age of the palms, the analysis carried out would cover only the physiological aspect of the palms.

'XULQJ WKH VDPSOLQJ ZLWKLQ WKLV SODQWDWLRQ HYHU\ VWHSV DQG procedure for each analysis was explained to the present plantation management team as a part to make them understand the objective for each analysis.

The readings obtained were also illustrated descriptively as to how these measured oil palms samples were evaluated. Since the topographical characteristic of the plantation was hilly, the samples taken were consisting from different specified locations as to ensure the accuracy of the representative results.

In overall, the performance of the oil palms within the plantation area were within optimum range. We continue our effort accordingly from block to block. This was made possible with the mobile characteristics of the equipments used to measure the parameters required.

The field observations was further continued before we all move to another plantation to carry out another sampling procedures.

The plantation was located 80km farther from the current plantation that we are now visiting and thus time is a factor.

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Subis Plantation, Sarawak Mature oil palms aged 10 YAP above The plantation was located approximately 120km

the condition of the plantation were not well as

from Miri and the area was not within the coastal

severe stress symptoms can be observed and also

region of Sarawak. Furthermore, the area shared the

in term of fruiting, it was distinctively less as

significant hilly and slightly undulating topographical

compared to the the current year. Thus, this

pattern as the Terahat Plantation. The soil

explains the condition of the oil palms within the

characteristic within the plantation was mostly mineral

plantation.

which is in favor for oil palms growth. In terms of rainfall, the annual rainfall collection is exceeding

For such serious cases, we understood that the oil

2000mm which is the required rainfall for optimum oil

palms is currently within its recovery stage and with

palm growth.

the application of Greenfeed Slow Release Fertilizer, the improvement of these oil palms were

The application of Greenfeed Slow Release Fertilizer

progressing well over the current period of 6 to 7

within this Subis Plantation was entering the first year

months. The fruiting seemed to improved and there

cycle. For this plantation, the analysis that was

were no gold palm trees observed. Fairly, the male

carried out was inclusive of all the physiological

inflorescence were less as compared to the

analyses, physical analysis, as well as the foliar

previous year as more fruit bunching was observed.

nutrient analysis. For mature oil palms such these, the samples that we took for analysis was from the frond 17 for selected samples.

There were 13 blocks in total which comprises up to approximately 700.0 ha. The oil palms located within this plantation showed optimum readings accordingly

With such improvement, we were very satisfied knowing that our product worked brilliantly and it has successfully assist this plantation to recover from such dilemma

to their group age. Through our general observation, the condition of the mature oil palms located within

The people who took part with this effort showed full

the area were within satisfactory as the physical

cooperation as they genuinely showed their interest

presentation of each of the oil palms does not

in learning the activity that was carried out within

indicate any distinct severe stress symptoms.

the plantation. To add, we were also satisfied with

However, there were slight nutrient deficiencies

the rapid response given from the plantation

observed which can be easily corrected with proper

management themselves. All of the required

rectifying action. Furthermore, we were told that

information were compiled and handed to us for

during the previous year,

reference. All of the effort was completed with a photograph and we then return to our hotel in Miri, Sarawak.

In action Sitting at the back to the four wheel as we travel from blocks to blocks. One of the many fruit bunching observed within the plantation.

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Most of the people present during the sampling showed positive cooperation as they were willingly follow us to take samples and carry out the analyses.

National pride National and state flags reflect our effort as a Malaysian Slow Release Fertilizer Manufacturer to further achieve for better establishments locally and globally.

The effectiveness of Greenfeed Slow Release Fertilizer for oil palms was acknowledged by the plantation management team as their estate has improved significantly in terms of yield, appearance, and their effectiveness in segregating labor.