Our Peninsular Malaysia operations comprise of 20,200 ha (2022: 20,700 ha) of mature oil palm areas. FRESH FRUIT BUNCHES (FFB) PRODUCTION 351,111 MT (2022: 366,724 MT) OER 21.2% (2022: 20.8%) AVERAGE YIELD 17.4 MT per ha (2022: 17.3 MT per ha) Our Sabah operations comprise of 29,300 ha (2022: 34,600 ha) of mature oil palm areas. FFB PRODUCTION 420,684 MT (2022: 432,404 MT) OER 20.9% (2022: 21.0%) AVERAGE YIELD 14.0 MT per ha (2022: 12.2 MT per ha) Our Sarawak operations comprise of 10,300 ha (2022: 10,300 ha) of mature oil palm areas. FFB PRODUCTION 60,021 MT (2022: 72,159 MT) OER 17.8% (2022: 18.1%) AVERAGE YIELD 6.1 MT per ha (2022: 7.0 MT per ha) In order to maximise the yield, extraction rate and profitability of our estates, we continuously strive to plant only the best planting materials and implement the most sustainable planting practices. This objective is realised by capitalising on the vast knowledge and experience accumulated over 35 years by our R&D arm, AAR. We also rely on scientific research and expert advice from agronomists, pathologists, entomologists, microbiologists, specialists in remote sensing and geographic information systems, data analysts, information technology and other university professionals to further support our sustainable practices. In response to the rising global concerns about food insecurity, our subsidiary, BLSR is venturing into the commercialisation of planting materials crops propagated such as banana, MD2 pineapple and ginger via Plant Tissue Culture technology, a move that will also bolster the Group’s resilience and sustainability. Integrated Report 2023 013
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