Field Notes
TR4 and soil recovery: a management protocol fo...
TR4 cannot be cured, but soil conditions that allow it to spread can be managed. This article explains the three-phase soil recovery protocol used in affected banana plantations across the...
RM14,000 per hectare for replanting. Here is wh...
RM14,000 per hectare is available for oil palm replanting under TSPKS 2.0. This guide covers who qualifies, how to apply, and the critical nutrition window that determines first-year establishment.
EUDR is delayed. Your traceability obligations ...
The EUDR deadline moved. The obligations did not. Here is what palm oil and rubber growers in Malaysia need to have in place for traceability, fertiliser records, and Due Diligence...
Why your cover crop failed: 7 common mistakes a...
Cover crop establishment does not always go to plan. This troubleshooting guide identifies the 7 most common reasons cover crops fail on Malaysian estates and provides practical solutions for each.
Multi-species cover crop mixes: why blending PJ...
Single-species cover crop plantings leave gaps in performance. A well-designed multi-species blend of PJ, CM, and CC delivers faster establishment, denser coverage, and better long-term persistence than any single species...
Soil health assessment: a practical checklist a...
A hands-on guide for Malaysian estate managers to assess soil health, identify problems early, and access the right resources. Includes a field-ready checklist, soil testing recommendations, and links to Chemiseed...