Nov 14 – Visi Academy Sdn. Bhd in collaboration with Institute of Plantation Studies (IKP) had successfully organized the Effective and Profitable Small Farming Operation Training Programme on 9-13 November 2022 at Mini Auditorium 1, Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation), UPM and Tapak Kekal Pengeluaran Makanan (TKPM), Serdang. This programme was supported by Human Resource Development Corporation (HRDCorp) which aimed to introduce the agricultural sector and its potential in generating income for the lower-income groups in Malaysia. There were 48 participants registered in this programme which consisted of university students, pensioners, and unemployed individuals within the B40 category.

This programme highlighted the theory and practical of small farming operations includes cultivation technique, pest and disease management, fertilizer management, marketing and financial management and potential of income generation through agriculture.  The sharing session was given by an experienced UPM staff and industrial agricultural practitioner to provide insight on the agricultural scenario. This programme served as a platform for IKP to establish and engage with the target community and emphasize the role of IKP and UPM as the transfer knowledge centre which can be benefited by the community.