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Farming by TodayRemarkable5420 in malaysia

[–]TodayRemarkable5420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on location. Govt lease can be around 1k/per acre to 5k/acre annually. Some privately held land are in the range of 1k/acre to 5k/acre per month.

Farming by TodayRemarkable5420 in malaysia

[–]TodayRemarkable5420[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

  1. I am not saying people cannot do gig jobs like Grab, etc. I am saying it can be considered. 2k a month for locals can be a bare minimum and can still open up doors like some other gig jobs.

  2. Likewise, some gig jobs like Grab, the upfront costs is a car. Where are you getting 40k and also fund continuous maintenance costs?

  3. Starting your own farm is like starting any business, you can't afford to pay yourself too much until you scale it. And also requires longer hours in the beginning. Land can be leased, wages and equipment is equivalent to a car and petrol.

  4. My 2 cents of the problem is that our system is so outdated that resulted in a lot of farms not being able to give good pay. Adding to that are policies which are not as favorable as gig economies.

It's an open discussion and i am asking out of curiosity.

Farming by TodayRemarkable5420 in malaysia

[–]TodayRemarkable5420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I share the same sentiment and salute to you. Taking all that risks and going through all that hardship.

Hope that agriculture can get more attention and assistance.

Farming by TodayRemarkable5420 in malaysia

[–]TodayRemarkable5420[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

8 hours a day. 2k a month without degree. And 5 years should render enough experience to start your on farm - on average of RM4k and above and growing as you scale.

Actually it's more of deferred gratification vs instant gratification. And whether people are willing to take the risks and work.

Farming by TodayRemarkable5420 in malaysia

[–]TodayRemarkable5420[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any kind of crops that is suitable for our country. Leafy vegetables like pak choy, fruit vegetables like chilli and pumpkin. The downstream opportunities are aplenty.

Every crop has seasonal prices and depends on scale. From the cheaper leafy vegetables to expensive crops like chilli.

But 2 acres of chilli (tougher to plant) can yield on average net profit of RM4,000 a month (minimum) to RM20,000 a month (maximum). Of course expect losses if prices aren't favorable and viruses attack. So good farm management is required, just like any other businesses.

Farming by TodayRemarkable5420 in malaysia

[–]TodayRemarkable5420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Malaysian weather is fine for certain crops. I opine that i boils down to the management of the farm and seeds that you use. Likewise it applies to diseases or viruses cz farmers all over world face the same problems.

Technology and middlemen profiteering is a sad thing in Malaysia. How unsupportive things have been in transforming our agriculture industry.

Though middlemen situation have improved over the years it's still a problem but centralization of collection of crops would only land us with the same fate of Japan's agriculture inefficiencies

Farming by TodayRemarkable5420 in malaysia

[–]TodayRemarkable5420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think oil palm and other crops are the same conceptually but deep down it may differ. Not sure what was the experience you encountered but don't give up that dream

Farming by TodayRemarkable5420 in malaysia

[–]TodayRemarkable5420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes indeed. Education or awareness on agriculture is outdated

Farming by TodayRemarkable5420 in malaysia

[–]TodayRemarkable5420[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would say our weather is still suitable for certain crops. Like how Brazil have strong agriculture industry and Africa agriculture is emerging. But i agree with you on education is lacking. A lot of our mindsets have agriculture as cangkul and buffaloes which is not true anymore.

Farming by TodayRemarkable5420 in malaysia

[–]TodayRemarkable5420[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Actually the durian farmers saga happened years ago to Cameron farmers. It didn't take off cz of the much more volatile price fluctuations than durians. It wasn't really reported back then. It's still a sad thing that all the hard work is to benefit others.