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Biological Controls Against Pests
Beneficial plants such as
Turnera Subulata
,
Antigonan Leptopus
and
Casia Cobanensis
are planted to attract
predators (insects) of leaf pests. These predators feed on leaf pest larvae thereby minimizing the use of pesticides.
The use of barn owls in our estates help to suppress the rodent population and the placement of pheromone traps
to capture Rhinoceros beetles are among methods that have been adopted and proven effective.
Mucuna Bracteata
is a leguminous plant originating from India. Known as “green manure”,
they are highly effective in preventing soil erosion and improving soil conditions through
natural soil fertilization and aeration process. Its nitrogen regulating qualities helps keep soil
temperatures low during hot seasons. We value its fast-growing characteristics which allow
for rapid ground cover and helps suppress weed growth.
Total
Mucuna Bracteata
cover: 3,350 ha
23% of the Group’s total planted area
Crops That Have You Covered!
Desirable
Characteristics
of
Mucuna
Bracteata
Less Chemical
Usage
Low Seed Rate,
Easily Established
Good Control
Against Soil Erosion
Enriches
Degraded Soil
Vigorous
Growth
Tolerance to Pests
& Diseases
High Drought
Tolerance
High Biomass
Production
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Fima Corporation Berhad
(21185-P)
SUSTAINABILITY Report 2019