The Approach of EMM 1.0 (2014-2018)
Best Farming Method
Modern Technology Application
Inclusive Approach
Land preparation.
Transplanter.
Planted area in Selinsing.
Outcome of EMM 1.0
- EMM Asun, Kedah
- EMM Kerpan, Kedah (Nestle Paddy Club)
- EMM Kuala Muda Selatan, Kedah
- EMM Seberang Perai Utara
- EMM Kerian, Perak (new)
EMM 2.0 - Driving Paddy Industry To The Next Level (2019-2025)
Objectives of EMM 2.0 include to increase the paddy yield and increase farmers’ income, as well as in line with MOA and MTEN aspirations.
Target Yield/Ha/Season
8 MT
Potential Income/Ha/Month
RM3,000
01
Land Consolidation
- Long-term lease (min. 2 ha of land to generate RM3,000 monthly income)
- Synchronise planting and harvesting
- Economies of scale
02
Anchor Company
- The entire production value chain is driven by Anchor Company
03
Precision Farming
- Quality seeds
- Adoption of precision farming and big data
- Improvement of mechanisation
04
Cash Crops
- Inter-crop/crop rotation or off-season crops include legume (e.g Bambara ground nut), sweet corn, ginger torch & fig)
- Secondary income
05
Agrotourism
- Homestay
- Create local branding
- Education recreation centre
- Drive demand from local and international markets
- Job creation
- Additional
