Precision agrotechnology in vegetable farming through aeroponics - the Sime Darby's experience

Gan L.T., . and Tek J.C.Y., . and Lee C.Y., . Precision agrotechnology in vegetable farming through aeroponics - the Sime Darby's experience. pp. 269-277. ISSN 0126-575X

The Malaysian vegetable farms are small in size unorganised and are still relying on low technological inputs and heavy pesticide usage. Standard procedures in vegetable production in Malaysia at the present moment are lacking. This paper describes the production of vegetables using the lates precision agrotechnology involving aeroponics a soil-less culture where roots are suspended in air and intermittently pulse-misted with spray of chilled nutrients. It highlights the potential of this innovation. The feasibility to grow temperate and sub-tropical premium quality vegetables under the lowland conditions is discussed. The aeroponics technology synergises very well with the netted 'greenhouse method of protecting the vegetable from pest damage. Coupled with strict husbandry and cultural practices the use of pesticides is avoided. Further this technology is efficient in water and land usage and the farming system is environmentally friendly.

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The Malaysian vegetable farms are small in size unorganised and are still relying on low technological inputs and heavy pesticide usage. Standard procedures in vegetable production in Malaysia at the present moment are lacking. This paper describes the production of vegetables using the lates precision agrotechnology involving aeroponics a soil-less culture where roots are suspended in air and intermittently pulse-misted with spray of chilled nutrients. It highlights the potential of this innovation. The feasibility to grow temperate and sub-tropical premium quality vegetables under the lowland conditions is discussed. The aeroponics technology synergises very well with the netted 'greenhouse method of protecting the vegetable from pest damage. Coupled with strict husbandry and cultural practices the use of pesticides is avoided. Further this technology is efficient in water and land usage and the farming system is environmentally friendly.

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Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Summary (En)
AGROVOC Term:	VEGETABLE GROWING
AGROVOC Term:	VEGETABLES
AGROVOC Term:	FARMING SYSTEMS
AGROVOC Term:	AEROPONICS
AGROVOC Term:	SOILLESS CULTURE
AGROVOC Term:	GREENHOUSES
AGROVOC Term:	TECHNOLOGY
AGROVOC Term:	PRODUCTION
AGROVOC Term:	MALAYSIA CULTIVO DE HORTALIZAS
AGROVOC Term:	HORTALIZAS
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:52
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/17822

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