RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT KEY FOCUS AREAS Productivity Enhancement Enhancing overall productivity through the 25:23 initiative, focusing on improving yield per Ha and OER. Business and Product Development Fostering business growth and profitability through the development of innovative products, including planting materials, agricultural products, and fertilisers. Estates and Mill Modernisation Employing Internet of Things (IoT) and mechanisation technologies to boost productivity across FGV while reducing reliance on manual labour. Food Security Alignment Strengthening food segments through consumer products and strategic crops to support food security. Transforming Waste-to-Wealth Developing technologies to convert byproducts into high-value products, such as biofuels, bioplastics, and organic fertilisers in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda. The R&D division develops quality planting materials while upholding sustainable practices. FGV’s Research and Development (R&D) arm has over five decades of expertise, pioneering advancements across the oil palm industry. Our research spans the entire supply chain, focusing on innovative solutions to enhance yields, optimise milling efficiency, and develop high-value downstream products, opening new revenue opportunities. As home to one of Southeast Asia’s largest oil palm research centres, we are committed to scientific advancement and market-driven innovation. We are Malaysia’s largest producer of oil palm seeds, supplying over 27 million seeds annually, including the award-winning Yangambi ML161, which commands approximately 40% of the local seed market. Beyond seed innovation, our 700,000 MT-capacity fertiliser plant serves both domestic and international markets, reinforcing our role in advancing agricultural excellence. WHO ARE WE AND WHAT WE DO 85 Sec 05 DRIVING VALUE THROUGH BUSINESS GROWTH (BUSINESS REVIEW)
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