KOTA KINABALU: The MD2 pineapple cultivation project in Sabah, under the People’s Income Initiative - Agro Entrepreneur (IPR-INTAN), is expected to yi...
The MD2 pineapple cultivation project in Sabah, under the People’s Income Initiative - Agro Entrepreneur , is expected to yield 5,000 tonnes with an estimated income of RM20 million from late October until July 2025.
“Ongoing maintenance is also carried out to ensure a harvest this year, in addition to the planting of pineapple suckers in an area of 80.4 hectares,” he told Bernama. According to Eswadi, RM11.4 million was allocated to LIGS last year for the project’s initial phase, and the second phase, involving an area of 121 hectares with a cost of RM16.5 million, will benefit an additional 270 participants.
“The establishment of an efficient irrigation system is important to ensure plants receive adequate water and to manage excess water,” he said, adding that pineapple plants need a minimum of six hours of sunlight daily, and the soil should maintain a pH between 4.5 and 6.5 to facilitate optimal nutrient absorption.
“To address these issues, we use insecticides and fungicides as needed, alongside soil replacement or treatments to reduce pest populations.
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