Hi guys,

Anyone came across or even thought of a commercial composting business model using municipal waste in Malaysia? I know it’s periphery to this agriculture thread but just thought there might be an opportunity here somewhere.

On the supply side, plenty of free/near free raw materials (60% of our 7000+ tons of waste everyday in Selangor is food waste), dry grass clippings from city councils  and on the demand side, final compost to use as input into fertilizer, agriculture and landscaping industries.

It’s a low tech business (aerated, windrow) and with low capital startup (no fancy machineries, just manual labour and maybe the initial sorting process).

Tried looking it up online and don’t think there’s any running private or GLCs in a big scale in Malaysia now whereas it’s widespread in western countries. Looking at it from a business and environment perspective a no brainer really, turning trash into value added final product.

Might be thinking too simplistic here, anyone can to share some insights?

That's in Japan, where they have a cultural belief that the top quality first fruits of the season are the best and will bode blessings upon the receiver. Not just for mangoes, but even melons, grapes, and other seasonal fruits. In Malaysia, we do not have such a culture; we believe that receiving fruit any time of the year brings forth glad tidings. There is not much distinction between "first fruits of the season" and that of any other time of the year. However, Malaysians are willing to pay premium for quality and taste.

Speaking of which, how's your avocado experiment coming along, Mr Farmer? The prices of the crop is quite crazy ever since the Hass variety has been delisted. The green ones can fetch prices like RM16 for just two small fruits!

Ahaha... that would be great if it could be true. But you never know... maybe there are people out there willing to shell hundreds of ringgit for a single fruit.

Mmm... I double checked on the patent for the Hass avocado variety... I think I made a mistake about it being delisted from the patent protection. Will need to check it in more detail. Since I couldn't find Hass avocados in Malaysia anymore, so I assumed that it made sense, since growers will shift to protected varieties that fetch higher prices. Maybe I'm just looking at the wrong places.

But yea, avocados tend to take a long time to fruit, don't they? I have one tree back home that came from Philippine stock. Already 3 years plus in the ground, no flower, no fruit, just a lot of leaves. Apparently some heirloom variety passed down the family for generations. Not too sure about it, as it was planted by my dad. If it is anything like the ones sold all over the Philippines, then the fruit is going to be quite large.

Just a question though: don't they need a cool climate to flower and fruit?

That's the thing... I am not sure if the patent has run out or not... Some reports say the patent expired 50 years ago; some say new patent in force. Dunno which is which.

Are there many variants of the Hass? As I know, all Hass are descended from a single tree, as grafts. Maybe improved selections?

helloo, 4 plots are close to each other..no problem for logistic..area port dickson..last transacted price is RM5.5 per square feet. My land sizes is between 55000 to 60000 sq ft. No issue with water and electricity. Weather is pretty hot mos of the time. Location is good..easy access.

Planning to plant chili probably on first plot.

will need suggestions and feedbacks.

Thank you.

In the news:

http://www.thestar.com.my/Business/Busines...rner/?style=biz

http://www.thestar.com.my/Business/Busines...ness/?style=biz

Anyone know what is the latest hype about agriculture nowadays?

Anyone can recommend good books relating to farming and agriculture especially in Malaysia?

Hello everyone,

I was looking for information about durian grafting method until i stumbled upon this thread. Just to share with you one video i found on youtube

http://youtu.be/jVOO-WrMltM

It's about top working of old durian trees. I have a few questions and hope some of the sifu from here might be able to provide some insights. Thanks in advance!

1. Is using D. graveolens as a rootstock for, let say, musang king a viable option? Anybody tried with it and does it really provide extra benefits in terms of phythophthora resistance?

2. I dream of seeing durian sulok ( hydrid of graveolens and zibethinus, common in sarawak) being hybridised enough times with premium zibethinus clones to result in a clone that posses graveolens' creaminess and fineness in texture and zibethinus' sweetness and rich taste. In fact, (it could be only me), i think that red prawn's creaminess has hints of graveolens' taste and texture. If i am not mistaken, i read somewhere on the net that durian banyuwangi in indonesia is in fact a hybrid of graveolens of zibethinus.

I am an enthusiast in agriculture and have not own any orchard yet. Happy farming!

The reason i mention hybridization is because as a nepenthes grower i did try out hand pollination with nepenthes flowers and this practice is very common especially among those who grow more than 5 years. However, i wonder besides MARDI, anybody else have hands on with hand pollination of durian flowers? As i mentioned earlier, durian sulok is a common sight in limbang dividion of Sarawak, and it might be a good candidate to start with, but the main draw back i can instantly think of is that, how many 10 years do i have to see them grow up and produce fruits. That's crazy.

mrFarmer mine parent just comeback from semarang they say avocado is common there....mayb u can go there...

Thinking of starting a small garden as a 1st step into agriculture

Does anyone have a handbook / guide to recommend the basics ? Planting, Cultivating, Diseases etc

Also for home composting, any special enzyme to help the process ?

Complete newbie in this 

thanks !

no idea what to even search sometimes will do some reading on Bokashi Mix

Some goodies from Budget 2016:
-Agriculture important to increase food production. Emphasis on fruits, vegetables and aquaculture.
-RM90 million allocated for young agriculture entrepreneurs.
-Tax-free incentives to help increase food products including 10-year tax holidays.

Anybody know how to take advantage of this? Sifu Sifu with strong network please share

Question

1. Where to find land for rent, flat? Mudah is mostly scam, land not flat. Gave different picture, not real land. I spend time, toll, petrol, motel to visit, but nothing solid.
2. Supplier of Greenhouse. Been searching internet, mostly not clear.
Abandoned greenhouse aka 2nd hand for sale also very rare. Willing to get such.

Hi there, I am a small scale kacang putih plant at home only (For now).
I mainly plant chillis and okras at home due to the easiness of it.

May I ask you, how do you avoid virus infection on the chilli plants? You know the leaves will be wrinkled and also some white spots on it. Are there any tricks to it?

also what are the tips and tricks for chilli planting? If you dont mind sharing.

Thanks

1)How do you guys market your chili products in Klang Valley? Are you guys mostly supplying to local market e.g NSK, Tesco & etc or is there any middleman trader?

2) Is the demand rather secure if you are able to supply in significant quantity?

*sorry had to ask such questions, I am totally new to this and have just started plantation @ home. Planning to loan for a piece of agri land for agriculture as side income. It will also serve as investment purpose if the venture does not work well.