We have just completed the 3 test plots in Sekinchan, Selangor this week. The usual weather pattern for this part of the year played havoc on the farmers and their yield(income). The first season planting always give a lower yield than the second season mainly due to the higher temp - an increase of 1 degree C will result in 10% reduction in yield. This year it was hot and strong wind also damaged many areas - 3 of our plots were affected with one which was quite severe. Overall we managed to get from 10 - 15% increase in yield with the farmers very happy and wanted to continue with the test for the second season. We are planning to get more farmers to use our Fotogen100 for the second season - may be a special discount will be given to encourage more farmers to start buying Fotogen 100.
Two harvesters working side by side
Unloading at the collection centre before sending to Kedah for planting seed processing.Kedah seed producers buy MR219 variety from Sekinchan.
Transferring the rice grains to trailer
Close-up view
Half the field harvested
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