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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 OHDI DUHD LQGH[ /$, DQG FKORURSK\OO FRQWHQW 63$' 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. After completing the required sampling procedure, we then progressed to the second plantation which mainly consist of PDWXUH RLO SDOPV UDQJHG IURP <$3 DQG DERYH
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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.