This is one of the Ostrich Farm in Malaysia. Population of more than 300 heads of Ostrich.The 5 hectare Sibu Ostrich Farm, located at Teku Road, is one the first ostrich farm in Sarawak .
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Ostrich Farming In Sarawak
This is one of the Ostrich Farm in Malaysia. Population of more than 300 heads of Ostrich.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
‘Empurau’ business lucrative, says Jabu
by Geryl Ogilvy Ruekeith January 14, 2010, Thursday
Minister hopes to attract investors; promises help to get them going
TARAT: Current ‘empurau’ fish production cannot even meet local demand but this could change if plans to attract more entrepreneurs into the breeding business over the short term prove successful.Modernisation of Agriculture Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Numpang, who was on a working visit to the Indigenous Fisheries Research and Production Centre here yesterday, said while many know that the ‘empurau’ fetches a “gold price”, few realise that it can actually be bred in their backyard.
Jabu, who is deputy chief minister, said: “Today ‘empurau’ sells up to RM400 per kg while a kilogramme dish served at any top-notched restaurant could well go with a RM1,000 tag.
“That should serve as an eye-opener to those with the right attitude to venture into ‘empurau’ rearing. We will help.
“At the moment, we have adopted one farmer from Kota Samarahan and he mostly caters for restaurants. He also exports live fish to West Malaysia and based on the sales report, clearly the potential of the industry is very good.
“Now, the plan is to develop and to attract entrepreneurs with the expertise in fish rearing projects. We can’t cater for the overseas market as we can’t even fulfil the local demand. Our main concern now is to produce enough quantity and quality ‘empurau’ for the domestic market.
“I believe we can do that.”
He disclosed that his ministry had written a formal letter of recommendation to the State Secretary Datuk Amar Morshidi Ghani proposing that the project be further developed and expanded.
Jabu said Morshidi had held a comprehensive meeting with the State Planning Unit Director Datu Ismawi Ismuni and that Morshidi had also briefed the cabinet on the proposal that the development of the industry be incorporated under the 10th Malaysia Plan.
He said the ministry would also cooperate with all relevant departments and ministries with a view to utilising the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy’s (SCORE) halal hub.
On the facilities in Tarat, Jabu said: “The rearing project is currently in the trial stages. We are still studying the system to identify whether the tank or the open river (Tagang) system would produce better results.”
According to him, with good management, the fish could grow up to 1.5kg per year.
“The most important aspects are water breeding quality, types of feed and regular feeding.
“I plead with the management to extend their research and development where latest technology will be introduced. They must improve the water circulation system and ensure that there will not be any shortage of water especially during the dry season.
“We will adopt better technology to make sure the re-circulated water is always treated and remain clean. In aquaculture, the number one enemy is pollution,” Jabu said.
Another technology that Jabu hoped could be introduced is the ozone and ionisation of the water to kill the bacteria, which can stunt the growth of the fish.
Jabu also stated that his ministry had set a two-year plan to utilise the available land at the agriculture station to increase storage tank volume and introduce new technology.
“That is why we must increase our efficiency and improve the breeding infrastructure. With a bigger capacity, the centre could produce twice as much. Once we have improved in this sense, we will invite ministers from other ministries to visit as an eye-opener. They will then see the investment needed to realise the potential of ‘empurau’ breeding business,” Jabu said.
At the moment, there are 125 ‘empurau’ fish at the station, all purely for breeding purposes.
According to Jabu, his ministry is interested in increasing the number of breeders and looking at ready investors in Ulu Limbang, Ulu Baram, Ulu Kapit, Ulu Baleh, Ulu Katibas and probably in Batang Ai where the different species of ‘empurau’ exist.
“In the villagers, we will assist and encourage these breeders by teaching them the ‘tagang’ System. Our target is to produce in very large numbers. We would also make sure that the species at the river will not be affected as we will also reseed and distribute the brood stock properly to replenish the ones harvested at the river,” Jabu added.
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Friday, October 9, 2009
10 TH MALAYSIA PLAN
We are in the process of writing and prepare the 10 th Malaysia Plan. A lot of thinking and brainstorming needed. But due to acute shortage of staff we may forgo some of the ideas and our strategy. I hope we have plenty of Veterinarian in goverment sector to assist us.
It’s global market for Halal Park
Taib confident latest know-how employed by Taiwanese capable of producing what international market wants
TANJONG MANIS: Bio-technology will widen the market chain for the Tanjung Manis halal hub, Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said. In fact, he said, the application of bio-technology not only would augur well for the sustainable growth of the halal industry but would also act as the catalyst for the development of Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE).
“While the halal concept is aimed at tapping the huge Muslim market, bio-technology will further widen the market chain globally,” Taib said when officiating at the earth-breaking ceremony of Tanjung Manis Halal Park - Parcel 1 here yesterday.
Tanjung Manis Halal Park is undertaken by Taiwan’s Sea Party Group of Companies which has put in RM2 billion worth of investment worth for the development of Parcel 1(Phase 1) of the park. Taib noted yesterday that the company would employ the latest technology in aquaculture and biotechnology to ensure high quality food production readily acceptable by the international communities. Of this Taib said: “The bio-tech farmed fish, prawn and livestock are not only free from chemical contamination but that they will contain high level of EPA/DHA, meaning that they will fetch high price as well.”
According to Taib, because the state government recognises the fact that the application of bio-technology relies heavily on research and technology (R&D), it has offered 200 acres of land for free to the company to set up the company’s R&D centre in Tanjung Manis Halal Park. He also said that the state government was appreciative of the company’s preference for the use of solar energy to fossil fuel. Taib hoped that the company would realise its vision of turn Tanjung Manis into the country’s first ‘Solar City’.
“As a gesture of appreciation, the government has offered the company 200 acres of land for free to set up their R&D,” Taib reiterated. He said in as far as saving the environment was concerned, on the government’s part, it had decided to locate all future shipbuilding activities in further places like Bruit or Tanjung Sirik.On local participation, he advised that the people to accord special attention to education, saying that with basic education, skills training would not be hard to impart.He said many job opportunities would soon emerge and not few of these would come from the halal hub.“I hope the local people will be able to earn a monthly income of RM3000 to RM4000 by 2030, hence raise our capital income to RM250,000 from the current RM27,000,” he said.
Among those present at the function were Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Numpang, Minister of Resource Planning and Management Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan, State Legislative Assembly Speaker Dato Sri Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar, president of Sea Party Technology Co Ltd Dr Ray Lin, Tanjung Manis MP Datuk Norah Tun Abdul Rahman, Assistant Minister of Tourism Hamden Ahmad and Sarawak Timber Industries Development Corporation general manager Datu Len Talif Salleh.
TANJONG MANIS: Bio-technology will widen the market chain for the Tanjung Manis halal hub, Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said. In fact, he said, the application of bio-technology not only would augur well for the sustainable growth of the halal industry but would also act as the catalyst for the development of Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE).
“While the halal concept is aimed at tapping the huge Muslim market, bio-technology will further widen the market chain globally,” Taib said when officiating at the earth-breaking ceremony of Tanjung Manis Halal Park - Parcel 1 here yesterday.
Tanjung Manis Halal Park is undertaken by Taiwan’s Sea Party Group of Companies which has put in RM2 billion worth of investment worth for the development of Parcel 1(Phase 1) of the park. Taib noted yesterday that the company would employ the latest technology in aquaculture and biotechnology to ensure high quality food production readily acceptable by the international communities. Of this Taib said: “The bio-tech farmed fish, prawn and livestock are not only free from chemical contamination but that they will contain high level of EPA/DHA, meaning that they will fetch high price as well.”
According to Taib, because the state government recognises the fact that the application of bio-technology relies heavily on research and technology (R&D), it has offered 200 acres of land for free to the company to set up the company’s R&D centre in Tanjung Manis Halal Park. He also said that the state government was appreciative of the company’s preference for the use of solar energy to fossil fuel. Taib hoped that the company would realise its vision of turn Tanjung Manis into the country’s first ‘Solar City’.
“As a gesture of appreciation, the government has offered the company 200 acres of land for free to set up their R&D,” Taib reiterated. He said in as far as saving the environment was concerned, on the government’s part, it had decided to locate all future shipbuilding activities in further places like Bruit or Tanjung Sirik.On local participation, he advised that the people to accord special attention to education, saying that with basic education, skills training would not be hard to impart.He said many job opportunities would soon emerge and not few of these would come from the halal hub.“I hope the local people will be able to earn a monthly income of RM3000 to RM4000 by 2030, hence raise our capital income to RM250,000 from the current RM27,000,” he said.
Among those present at the function were Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Numpang, Minister of Resource Planning and Management Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan, State Legislative Assembly Speaker Dato Sri Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar, president of Sea Party Technology Co Ltd Dr Ray Lin, Tanjung Manis MP Datuk Norah Tun Abdul Rahman, Assistant Minister of Tourism Hamden Ahmad and Sarawak Timber Industries Development Corporation general manager Datu Len Talif Salleh.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Factory to produce animal food pellets from palm frond in world first
KUANTAN: The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) with the cooperation of the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) have successfully ventured into the production of food from oil palm fronds for ruminant animals.
The venture in fact has resulted in the world’s first factory producing animal food pellets using oil palm fronds.
The factory is located at Felda Bukit Sagu, near here, and started operations in July 2008.
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Ahmad Maslan during a recent visit to the factory said the government is hopeful that the factory would serve as the pioneer for many more similar breakthrough ventures in the future.
The pellets, manufactured using technology from Japan and Germany, is enjoying good demand in the market now and even livestock breeders from Canada and South Korea have shown interest in buying the product.
“The factory can complement the government’s effort to boost livestock farming in order to achieve 28 percent local meat output and 16 percent dairy output by 2010.
“Therefore, high quality animal feed that can be supplied throughout the year is crucial in fulfilling this goal. And we are confident that the pellets from palm oil fronds can contribute to our efforts in boosting the livestock sector,” said Ahmad.
Jamil Md Yasin, the manager of the Kilang Oil Palm Frond (OPF) in Felda Bukit Sagu, explained that the factory was erected on 1.5 hectares of land at a cost of RM14.1 million.
“The factory produces food pellets for cows and goats and our aim is to emerge as the nation’s foremost animal feed supplier,” he said in an interview with Bernama recently.
According to Jamil, the formulation for the pellets is specially prepared based on the animal’s nutritional needs, which includes protein, fibre, fat and minerals, to promote good growth, fast breeding and good health for the animals.
The factory produces two types of pellets, blended and the plain fronds.
“The blended pellets are specially formulated to enhance the physiological and physical development of the animal. It is free from toxic substances, heavy metals and other harmful elements.
“The blended feed pellets are sold at RM30 for a 40 kg bag, and the pellet made from 100 per cent fresh palm frond is sold at RM17 for a 40kg bag,” he said.
Breeders need not worry of the product expiry date because the pellets made from 100 per cent fresh fronds can last up to two years but the blended pellets only lasts up to three months.
A study conducted found that a cow that consumed 7 kg of the pellets per day gained weight between 0.8 kg and 1kg per day while dairy cows fed with 14 kg of the feed per day could produce up to 21 litres of milk per day.
The study also noted that goats of the bore breed gained weight of more than 180g per day after being fed with the pellets.“This factory is capable of producing 1,200 tonnes of pellets per shift per month and the workers here work three shifts per day. At present there are 13 workers and mostly are children of the settlers,” said Jamil.
The factory also provides an avenue for nearby land schemes settlers to seek additional income.
“The settlers can sell the palm oil frond to the factory and we offer them a reasonable price of RM65 per tonne.Up to know the factory has spent RM93,558 to buy the fronds from the settlers,” said Jamil.There is no shortage of supply for the fronds as there are 17,000 hectares of palm oil plantation in Felda Bukit Sagu 1, Bukit Sagu 2, Bukit Goh and Bukit Kuantan.
“Other than that, there are 61,000 hectares of oil palm plantation at the Kuantan Felda Region and thus there is no problem in securing a steady supply of palm fronds,” added Jamil.
— Bernama
The venture in fact has resulted in the world’s first factory producing animal food pellets using oil palm fronds.
The factory is located at Felda Bukit Sagu, near here, and started operations in July 2008.
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Ahmad Maslan during a recent visit to the factory said the government is hopeful that the factory would serve as the pioneer for many more similar breakthrough ventures in the future.
The pellets, manufactured using technology from Japan and Germany, is enjoying good demand in the market now and even livestock breeders from Canada and South Korea have shown interest in buying the product.
“The factory can complement the government’s effort to boost livestock farming in order to achieve 28 percent local meat output and 16 percent dairy output by 2010.
“Therefore, high quality animal feed that can be supplied throughout the year is crucial in fulfilling this goal. And we are confident that the pellets from palm oil fronds can contribute to our efforts in boosting the livestock sector,” said Ahmad.
Jamil Md Yasin, the manager of the Kilang Oil Palm Frond (OPF) in Felda Bukit Sagu, explained that the factory was erected on 1.5 hectares of land at a cost of RM14.1 million.
“The factory produces food pellets for cows and goats and our aim is to emerge as the nation’s foremost animal feed supplier,” he said in an interview with Bernama recently.
According to Jamil, the formulation for the pellets is specially prepared based on the animal’s nutritional needs, which includes protein, fibre, fat and minerals, to promote good growth, fast breeding and good health for the animals.
The factory produces two types of pellets, blended and the plain fronds.
“The blended pellets are specially formulated to enhance the physiological and physical development of the animal. It is free from toxic substances, heavy metals and other harmful elements.
“The blended feed pellets are sold at RM30 for a 40 kg bag, and the pellet made from 100 per cent fresh palm frond is sold at RM17 for a 40kg bag,” he said.
Breeders need not worry of the product expiry date because the pellets made from 100 per cent fresh fronds can last up to two years but the blended pellets only lasts up to three months.
A study conducted found that a cow that consumed 7 kg of the pellets per day gained weight between 0.8 kg and 1kg per day while dairy cows fed with 14 kg of the feed per day could produce up to 21 litres of milk per day.
The study also noted that goats of the bore breed gained weight of more than 180g per day after being fed with the pellets.“This factory is capable of producing 1,200 tonnes of pellets per shift per month and the workers here work three shifts per day. At present there are 13 workers and mostly are children of the settlers,” said Jamil.
The factory also provides an avenue for nearby land schemes settlers to seek additional income.
“The settlers can sell the palm oil frond to the factory and we offer them a reasonable price of RM65 per tonne.Up to know the factory has spent RM93,558 to buy the fronds from the settlers,” said Jamil.There is no shortage of supply for the fronds as there are 17,000 hectares of palm oil plantation in Felda Bukit Sagu 1, Bukit Sagu 2, Bukit Goh and Bukit Kuantan.
“Other than that, there are 61,000 hectares of oil palm plantation at the Kuantan Felda Region and thus there is no problem in securing a steady supply of palm fronds,” added Jamil.
— Bernama
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Good Veterinary Hygience Practice
Good Veterinary Hygience Practice (GVHP) is a code of practice adopted by Department of Veterinary Service to ensure food safety. It is one of the prerequisite programme for HACCP.
Livestock Incentive Under Food Security
Livestock farmers in Malaysia eligible to apply for livestock incentive under the Food Security Programme.
Those interested need to regstered with the Veterinary Office nationwide. If you want to know more please log on to http://agrolink.moa.my/jph.
Those interested need to regstered with the Veterinary Office nationwide. If you want to know more please log on to http://agrolink.moa.my/jph.
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