Annum Industries will collaborate with ARB IOT Group Limited on a smart IoT solution as part of the smart farming initiative to support cutting-edge farming techniques.
Annum Berhad (“Annum” or “Group”), a Bursa Malaysia Main-Market listed company, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Smart Farming Initiative through its fully owned subsidiary Annum Industries Sdn Bhd (“Annum Industries”).
This project is a result of the Group’s dedication to encouraging the adoption of Industrial Revolution 4.0 (also known as “IR 4.0”) in the agricultural industry. It is a strategic partnership between Serada Agrotech and Jabatan Pertanian Negeri Terengganu (JPNT), which is working with the state authorities in Terengganu.
At Taman Kekal Pengeluaran Makanan (TKPM) Felda Selasih Kampung TokDor, YB Dr. Azman Bin Ibrahim, Terengganu’s Exco Pertanian, formally introduced the smart farming initiative.
Annum declared in a statement, “We are committed to integrating technology and innovation into smart farming activities that could optimise resources, reduce environmental impact, and increase crop yields through digitalizing farming activities by using cutting-edge technologies. We also want to use the potential of IR 4.0 technologies to advance the agricultural industry.
With plans to build 200 greenhouses, Annum wants to transform the project into one of the most important agricultural players in Malaysia.
Annum Industries will collaborate with technology company ARB IOT Group Limited on a smart IoT solution as part of the smart farming initiative to support cutting-edge farming techniques.
“Our partnership with ARB IOT Group Limited is an example of how we envision the future of agriculture. Together, we seek to transform Malaysian agriculture by utilising the Internet of Things (IoT) to support productive and sustainable farming “the Business added.
Optimal crop growth and increased yields are made possible by the Smart Farming Initiative, which incorporates real-time monitoring of soil nutrients, pH, moisture, and environmental conditions. Automated procedures like fertilisation and irrigation reduce labour needs and resource waste, improving operational effectiveness. Toxic substances and unusual chemicals in the soil are found, further ensuring the security and health of the crop.
Furthermore, since most tasks, like watering and fertilising, are automated, smart farming reduces the need for labour. By doing so, overwatering and overfertilization are decreased while operational efficiency is increased. The system also ensures the health and safety of crops by detecting unusual chemicals and toxicity in the soil that might otherwise go undetected.
The potential for intelligent farming is enormous. With these systems in place, we can completely change how we produce our food, resulting in a more resilient and sustainable agriculture sector in the long run. the Business claimed.
In the grand scheme of things, Annum’s Smart Farming initiative fits with the expanding pattern in Malaysia’s fruit and vegetable farming sector.
Annum is confident that the incorporation of IR 4.0 technologies, such as Smart Farming, will significantly contribute to the sustainable growth of the agriculture sector in Malaysia, improving productivity, efficiency, and the overall quality of the produce, with the support of the state authorities in Terengganu.