Terengganu farmer pioneers Sarawak Gold 1 pineapple, promising sweet and juicy harvest
BANDAR PERMAISURI, Sept 27 — A farmer in Kampung Bukit Kecil near Chalok here is taking on the challenge of growin...
In Kampung Bukit Kecil near Chalok, Terengganu, a farmer named Mohd Khairi A Rahaman is making waves by pioneering the cultivation of Sarawak Gold 1 (SG1) pineapple variety. SG1, introduced by the Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) Terengganu branch, is expected to become a new choice for consumers alongside the popular MD2 variety.
Mohd Khairi, 39, has planted about 11,000 SG1 plants and expects his first harvest in the first quarter of next year. He notes that SG1 has several advantages, such as a shorter harvesting period of around nine months compared to up to 14 months for other varieties. The pineapple boasts attractive shape, sweet and juicy flesh, and texture suitable for the fresh market.
Mohd Khairi manages a 4.05-hectare farm, which includes 0.81 hectares rented from villagers. He previously worked in the construction sector before taking over the farm's management in 2023. His father had started growing pineapples in the area in 2006, initially with Sarawak and N36 (Madu) varieties, before switching to MD2 in 2016 due to better market potential and prices.
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