Day 2 of NRDA Study Visit
The Study Visit continues today with an enlightening experience at the Eco Yap Farm in Keningau, Sabah! Our first stop was their pineapple farm, where they grow the Keningau Diamond variant, followed by a tour of their beef and dairy cow farms.
The participants gained valuable insights into the farm’s sustainable practices, particularly the cyclic nature of livestock rearing—rainwater and grass feed the cows, and cow manure fertilizes the grass, creating a natural loop of sustainability that also alleviates some financial burdens for livestock rearers and disincentivizes outsourcing for foreign feed.
At their farm-to-table restaurant, we learned about the importance of locally sourced produce, as the restaurant served fresh beef and milk from their own farm alongside fish from their fisheries.
NRDA remains committed to exploring sustainable agricultural practices to uplift local industries and empower communities. Stay tuned for more updates!
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Misi hari kedua diteruskan dengan lawatan di Eco Yap Farm di Keningau, Sabah, di mana para peserta berpeluang melihat sendiri penanaman buah nanas Keningau Diamond, dan seterusnya ke ladang lembu tenusu dan daging.
Kami juga berpeluang meninjau amalan lestari ladang berkenaan terutamanya dalam kitaran semula jadi penternakan—yang melibatkan air tadahan hujan, rumput, serta penggunaan baja lembu, yang mengurangkan beban kewangan penternak dan pembelian makanan ternakan daripada negara luar.
Di restoran ‘daripada ladang-ke-meja’ di situ, kami mempelajari tentang kepentingan sumber tempatan, di mana restoran ini menyediakan daging lembu dan susu segar dari ladang mereka sendiri serta ikan segar dari kolam ternakan mereka.
NRDA terus komited dalam meneroka amalan pertanian lestari untuk memajukan industri tempatan dan memperkasa komuniti. Terus ikuti pengembaraan kami!
