Farmer’s coconut dehusking invention gets a shot at cracking the durian market
KOTA BHARU, Aug 17 — An innovative coconut dehusking device developed by plantation entrepreneur Che Ad...
An inventive coconut dehusking machine, created by 56-year-old plantation entrepreneur Che Adnan Che Kadir, has the potential to be repurposed for durian fruits and commercialised to serve the agricultural sector, according to a recent report. Che Adnan was awarded a four-star rating for his device, which could be further developed following suggestions from the judges at the Kelantan Department of Agriculture's 2026 Agricultural Technology Innovation Competition.
The judges identified durians as the primary target for adaptation due to the skill and caution required to open them. Che Adnan expressed his motivation for the idea, as he initially designed the device for his own farm, and is now considering representing Kelantan at the national level during National Innovation Week in Putrajaya.
The support from the Department of Agriculture enabled him to participate in the state-level competition, where the invention was evaluated by judges from the department, the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), and polytechnics. Che Adnan anticipates receiving a national innovation grant of RM10,000 to enhance the device's design and produce it in line with the industry's requirements.
The portable 3.5kg device can dehusk a coconut in just one minute, compared to the traditional manual method that takes 2-3 minutes or skilled labor taking 40-45 seconds. The innovation aims to provide a practical and safe solution for farmers in the agricultural industry.
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