PETALING JAYA: The future success of Malaysia’s durian business depends on improved plantation management and the adoption of sustainable farming practices, say manufacturers and farmers.
Durian Manufacturer Association president Eric Chan said durian farmers should focus on plantation management to produce high-quality varieties that meet export requirements. The certification scheme was designed by the Agriculture Department in 2002 to give recognition to farms that adopt good agricultural practices with an environmentally friendly concept, safeguarding the welfare and safety of workers to produce quality, safe and edible products.
Given the rising cost of fertilisers, Tan said smart farming is more cost-effective than traditional methods, as it reduces labour costs.