RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Our R&D comprises the evaluation and improvement of our plantation operations via our Agronomy Advisory unit as well as our production of new high yield planting materials (seeds and clones) to secure the future of plantations via our Plant Breeding & Tissue Culture units.

AGRONOMY ADVISORY

With over 40 years of experience, our Agronomy Advisory unit functions as the "doctor-on-call" for our plantation operations, combining our expertise on crop nutrition and crop protection to ensure the optimal growth and production of our crops.

WHAT WE DO

Evaluate the performance of varies planting areas effectively

Provide analysis and recommendations on best practices

Conducting agronomy trials for continuous improvement

Recommend Integrated Pest Management (IPM) measures to overcome pest and disease outbreaks

AGRONOMY ADVISORY

AGRONOMY ADVISORY

Leaf & Soil Sampling

Agronomy Visit

Balanced Nutritional Program

Agro-Waste Management

Land/Crops Suitability Evaluation

RESEARCH

RESEARCH

Optimisation Nutrients Input

Chemical Usage Screening

Establish or Enhancement of Application Tehnique

BIOLOGICAL AGENTS

BIOLOGICAL AGENTS

Produce Beneficial Microbe

Domestic Water Quality Analysis

Research on Other Biogent Disease Control

GEOMATIC & AGRO INFO

GEOMATIC & AGRO INFO

Agro Database Analysis

Aerial Drone Mapping

Soil Mapping and Terrain Analysis

Transfer of Technology (TOT)

Transfer of Technology (TOT)

Agriculture Training Field Demo

Agricultural Manual

PLANT BREEDING & TISSUE CULTURE

With our goal of enhancing our palm oil yield per hectare with the production of elite planting materials, our Plant Breeding and Tissue Culture units select and supply elite Terras Seeds and tenera ramets, certify new mother palms and produce high-quality, high-yield clonal tissue culture ramets for all of our estates. Historically, our Oil Palm Genetic Laboratory (OPGL) dura palms have been certified by SIRIM and recognised by MPOB as the best dura mother palm collection in Malaysia based on results of the Third Round of Malaysia DxP Evaluation (1996-2005).

KEY INITIATIVES & ACHIEVEMENTS

27

SIRIM-certified ortets

Selected additional

5

certified father palms (Pisifera) available for Terras Seeds production

369

certified mother palm (Dura) available for Terras Seeds production

Production of high-yielding tissue culture ramets:

2018

28,000

2019

30,000

2020

56,000

2021

60,000

2022

40,000

2023

Lab refurbishment

Last updated as of 31 December 2022

METHODOLOGY

CERTIFICATION

AWARDS

LEAN SIX SIGMA

Incorporate the Lean Six Sigma methodology of Continuous Improvement which focuses on identifying and eliminating work which does not contribute value to the final outcome, and making that work less variable and more predictable. It is a structured project approach, using the power of teamwork to unlock creative solutions, and is underpinned by rigorous data-based decision-making.

ISO/IEC 17025

We are an ISO/IEC17025 accredited laboratory, which affirmed our ability to operate competently and generate valid results, thereby promoting confidence in our work both nationally and around the world.

IKM LABORATORY EXCELLENCE AWARD

For the last 5 consecutive years, we have been awarded the IKM Laboratory Excellence Award from the Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (Institut Kimia Malaysia).

  • PERSATUAN PEMULIHARAAN HIDUPAN LIAR (WCS)

    Persatuan Pemuliharaan Hidupan Liar (WCS) adalah sebuah organisasi bukan keuntungan yang berdedikasi untuk melindungi hidupan liar dan ekosistem semula jadi. Kolaborasi kami tertumpu pada beberapa strategi pemuliharaan, termasuklah menetapkan dan menguruskan kawasan dilindungi. Kawasan-kawasan ini menjadi pusat perlindungan untuk hidupan liar, mengekalkan kepelbagaian biologi, dan mempromosi pengurusan sumber serta tanah secara lestari. Program kolaborasi yang dilaksanakan adalah termasuk melindungi habitat, membanteras penyeludupan hidupan liar, dan merangka pelan pemuliharaan untuk memastikan kelangsungan kehidupan beberapa spesies terancam.

  • YAYASAN EARTHWORM (EF)

    Yayasan Earthworm, dikenali dahulu sebagai The Forest Trust (TFT), adalah sebuah organisasi bukan keuntungan yang berdedikasi untuk mempromosi kelestarian dan amalan penyumberan beretika dalam pelbagai industri, khususnya minyak sawit. Menjalin kerjasama dengan Yayasan Earthworm melambangkan komitmen kami untuk mengguna pakai amalan-amalan yang beretika dan bertanggungjawab.

  • PERSATUAN PENCINTA ALAM MALAYSIA (MNS)

    Persatuan Pencinta Alam Malaysia (MNS) adalah sebuah organisasi bukan kerajaan (NGO) yang tertumpu pada usaha pemuliharaan warisan semula jadi Malaysia. Kami komited dan aktif:

    • Melibatkan diri dalam semua bengkel, acara dan aktiviti MNS
    • Menyertai projek pemuliharaan dan lawatan padang
    • Mengambil peluang untuk menjalin hubungan dengan ahli-ahli lain atau pakar bidang
    • Menyokong dan melibatkan diri dalam inisiatif serta kempen pemuliharaan MNS

  • INISIATIF PELAPORAN GLOBAL (GRI)

    Inisiatif Pelaporan Global (GRI) mempunyai sebuah komuniti yang terdiri daripada beberapa organisasi yang terlibat secara aktif dalam pelaporan kelestarian dan menggunakan rangka kerja GRI sebagai panduan. Kami komited untuk:

    • Terus menjadi mendahului industri sebagai pemain utama dan menjadi organisasi pertama yang membawa pembangunan berkaitan GRI, Piawaian GRI dan trend-trend dalam landskap pelaporan kelestarian
    • Melengkapkan organisasi dengan pengetahuan praktikal, peralatan dan inspirasi untuk mencapai tahap ketelusan korporat yang tertinggi
    • Memahami dan mempraktikkan amalan pelaporan kelestarian yang terbaik
    • Memupuk inovasi di peringkat global melalaui kolaborasi serta meningkatkan lagi kualiti pendedahan

  • SASPO

    SASPO, yang dikelola oleh WWF-Singapura, adalah suatu inisiatif perniagaan yang menyatukan syarikat dari pelbagai sektor untuk menangani isu rantaian bekalan berkenaan minyak sawit dan berusaha meningkatkan bekalan dan permintaan minyak sawit lestari yang diperakui. Kami berdedikasi untuk mencapai sasaran penggunaan 100% minyak sawit yang bebas daripada penebangan hutan dan penukaran ekosistem semula jadi), serta berusaha mendapatkan 100% minyak sawit lestari yang diperakui RSPO.

  • KOMPAK GLOBAL PERTUBUHAN BANGSA-BANGSA BERSATU (UNGC)

    UNGC, atau Kompak Global Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu, adalah suatu inisiatif sukarela yang menggalakkan perniagaan dan organisasi untuk mengguna pakai polisi serta amalan lestari yang selaras dengan tanggungjawab sosial kami. Kami berusaha untuk menyediakan suatu rangka kerja yang akan menyelaraskan pengoperasian dan strategi kami dengan sepuluh prinsip global yang umum termasuklah perkara melibatkan hak asasi manusia, tenaga kerja, alam sekitar dan antirasuah.

  • MINYAK SAWIT LESTARI MALAYSIA (“MSPO”)

    MSPO, atau Minyak Sawit Lestari Malaysia Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil, adalah suatu skim pensijilan yang dibangunkan oleh Majlis Pensijilan Minyak Sawit Malaysia (MPOCC) untuk menggalakkan pemupukan amalan lestari dalam industri minyak sawit Malaysia. Kami berusaha untuk menunjukkan komitmen kami terhadap pengeluaran minyak sawit yang mampan melalui pensijilan MSPO. Pematuhan terhadap syarat pensijilan MSPO membawa beberapa kelebihan, termasuklah pengiktirafan sebagai pengeluar minyak sawit yang lestar, akses pada peluang pasaran yang mengutamakan penyumberan lestari, dan kebenaran untuk meletakan logo MSPO pada produk yang diperakui. Penerimaan sijil ini menunjukkan komitmen organisasi kami untuk memikul tanggungjawab alam sekitar dan sosial dalam industri minyak sawit.

  • MEJA BULAT BERKENAAN MINYAK SAWIT LESTARI (“RSPO”)

    Keahilan RSPO boleh dipohon secara sukarela dan terbuka kepada semua organisasi yang terlibat dalam mana-mana bahagian di rantaian bekalan minyak sawit atau berminat untuk mempromosi amalan pengeluaran minyak sawit yang lestari. Untuk menjadi ahli RSPO, terdapat beberapa kriteria tertentu yang perlu dipenuhi di samping mematuhi Prinsip dan Kriteria RSPO untuk Pengeluaran Minyak Sawit Lestari. Johor Plantations Berhad menyertai RSPO pada tahun 2004 di bawah nama syarikat induk kami, Perbadanan Johor. Syarikat kami berdedikasi untuk mengekalkan status pensijilan yang diterima dan mematuhi Prinsip & Kriteria RSPO sepenuhnya.

  • WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY (WCS)

    Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a global non-profit organisation dedicated to conserving wildlife and protecting natural ecosystems. Our collaboration focuses on a range of conservation strategies, including establishing and managing protected areas. These protected areas provide safe havens for wildlife, preserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable land and resource management. The collaboration program also includes protecting habitats, combating wildlife trafficking, and implementing conservation plans to ensure the survival of key species.

  • EARTHWORM FOUNDATION (EF)

    Earthworm Foundation, formerly known as The Forest Trust (TFT), is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting sustainability and responsible sourcing practices in various industries, especially palm oil. Engaging with Earthworm Foundation signifies a commitment to responsible and ethical practices.

  • THE MALAYSIA NATURE SOCIETY (MNS)

    The Malaysia Nature Society (MNS) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) focused on the conservation of Malaysia’s natural heritage. We are committed and active:

    • Involvement in MNS activities, events, and workshops
    • Participate in conservation projects and field trips
    • Networking opportunities with other members and experts in the field
    • Support and involvement in MNS conservation initiatives and campaigns

  • GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE (GRI)

    Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has a community of organisations that are actively engaged in sustainability reporting and use the GRI framework as a guide. We are committed to:

    • Stay ahead of the curve and be the first in developments regarding GRI, the GRI Standards and trends in the sustainability reporting landscape
    • Equip the organisation with practical knowledge, tools and inspiration to achieve stronger internal alignment on corporate transparency
    • Gain first-hand understanding of best sustainability reporting practices
    • Foster global innovation through collaboration and improve the quality of disclosure

  • SASPO

    SASPO is a business initiative that brings companies together across varying sectors to tackle supply chain issues around palm oil and work towards increasing the supply and demand of certified sustainable palm oil in Singapore. SASPO, facilitated by WWF-Singapore, is a business initiative that brings companies together across varying sectors to tackle supply chain issues around palm oil and work towards increasing the supply and demand of certified sustainable palm oil. We are committed to 100% of palm oil consumed free from deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems), and are committed to procure 100% RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil.

  • UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT (UNGC)

    UNGC, which stands for United Nations Global Compact, is a voluntary initiative that encourages businesses and organisations to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies and practices. We are committed to provide a framework for businesses to align our operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles covering human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.

  • MALAYSIAN SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL (MSPO)

    MSPO, which stands for Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil, is a certification scheme developed by the Malaysian Palm Oil Certification Council (MPOCC) to promote sustainable practices in the Malaysian palm oil industry. We are committed to demonstrate our commitment to sustainable palm oil production through MSPO certification. Compliance with MSPO certification provides several benefits, including recognition as a sustainable palm oil producer, access to market opportunities that prioritise sustainable sourcing, and the ability to use the MSPO logo on certified products. It also demonstrates our organisation’s commitment to environmental and social responsibility in the palm oil industry.

  • ROUNDTABLE ON SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL (RSPO)

    Membership in RSPO is voluntary and open to organisations that are involved in any part of the palm oil supply chain or have an interest in promoting sustainable palm oil practices. To become a member of RSPO, we must meet certain criteria and comply with the RSPO Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Palm Oil Production. Johor Plantations Berhad joined the RSPO in 2004 under the name of its parent company, Johor Corporation. The company is committed to maintaining the certification and full compliance with RSPO Principles & Criteria.