1. Enhancing Soil Fertility with Organic Inputs By integrating organic inputs, slow-release fertilisers, and fortified blends, we improve nutrient absorption while minimising environmental impact. The following initiatives reflect our efforts in enhancing soil fertility and optimising nutrient efficiency across our plantations. What We Did Impact Incorporated a combination of organic and inorganic fertiliser to enhance soil fertility such as through the use of empty fruit bunches (EFB) and compost to improve soil structure, retain nutrients, and reduce dependency on inorganic fertilisers • Applied 1,100+ MT of compost and 361,000+ MT of EFB in 2024, the highest levels recorded in five years. • Improved FFB yield by 10% through compost application compared to standard inorganic fertiliser application on its own. Expanded use of slow-release fertilisers (SRF) to optimise nutrient uptake by integrating JITU SRF and sachet fertilisers into fertilisation practices, ensuring better absorption and minimising runoff losses. • Reduced inorganic fertiliser dosage by 20–30%, improving nutrient efficiency. • Achieved strong seedling growth in nurseries with JITU SRF requiring only two application rounds. Introduced Fortified Organic Fertiliser (FOF) to improve yield efficiency by developing a compacted blend of organic and inorganic components that enhances nutrient availability and simplifies the application process. • Increased yield by 15% through FOF application. 2. Strengthening Biological Control and Pest Management Building on our commitment to reduce chemical reliance, we have implemented targeted initiatives that leverage nature’s own pest control solutions. Our Pest and Disease (P&D) Taskforce, under the Champion Concept, employs a systematic, localised approach by integrating biological control methods to promote a healthier ecosystem and manage pest populations. The following actions demonstrate how we are putting biological control into practice for long-term crop resilience: What We Did Impact Combatting Rhinoceros Beetle Infestations: We applied biological control agent such as Ory-X (Metarhizium sp) and pheromone traps to protect newly planted seedlings. • Reduced beetle populations below the threshold level, preventing yield losses of up to 50% in the first harvesting year. Biological Rat Control: We established nesting programmes and expanded habitats for barn owls. • Controlled rat populations below the economic threshold, reducing reliance on rodenticides and minimising crop damage. • Increased barn owl populations by 638% in Sabah by 2024, reinforcing its role in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). • Reduced potential loss of oil yield up to 7-10% impact from the pest. Bagworm Buster Programme: We focused on highly infested areas, using biological control methods (such as introducing natural predators and targeted pesticide application) to reduce bagworm populations and introducing beneficial plants for natural predators. • Reduced potential loss of oil palm yield up to 40% in two years impact from the pest. Ganoderma taskforce: We introduced a systematic disease surveillance system using field inspection enabling rapid intervention. The Ganoderma management practices include sanitation of infected palms, soil mounding and additional application of Trichoderma. • Improved early disease detection with a comprehensive surveillance system, allowing for timely intervention in Ganoderma management. WHAT VALUE WAS CREATED IN 2024? 150 FGV Holdings Berhad | Annual Integrated Report 2024 Environment
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