Goat Shed at the Farm

Housing provisions are necessary whether on range or confined feeding. A goat house or shed must be built to provide shelter. Remember, goats are afraid of rain and wetness as these make them prone to pneumonia. They also prefer sleeping in elevated platforms with a stair-type arrangement. It must be well-ventilated, drained and easy to clean. Feeding racks should be accessible to both animals and caretaker, preferably in the front of the aisle. Provide flooring which should be elevated to facilitate cleaning and drainage.

Ikan Tilapia Progress

The progress of the Ikan Tilapia well on the way.

Tilapia are also called "Saint Peter's Fish" because it has been said that they were
the fish Peter caught when Christ told him to cast out his nets in the Sea of Galilee.

Ikan Haruan (Snakehead Fish)

Cultivation of Ikan Haruan on the farm.

In Malaysia, for both women who have recently given birth and patients who have undergone surgery, chances are that the first anecdotal advice received will relate to the consumption of the ikan haruan (lit. haruan fish) to aid in the healing of internal wounds.

Plant Tissue Culture

Farmer Praba set up this lab some time back to feed his growing interest in the field of agriculture.

The lab was also set-up to provides training to those interested to pursue a field in research.

There is currently a trainer from Bogor Agricultural University of West Java, Indonesia.

Those interested or intend to carry out their industrial training are also welcomed. You can contact Farmer Praba on his mobile (0122090040).

Summary:

The laboratory is involved in:

the micropropagation of fruit trees, ornamentals and medicinal plants.

The laboratory offers the following services:

Consultation service for setting up Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory.

Training of tissue culture skills to laboratory personnels and plant growers.

Custom multiplication of tissue culture plants or contract propagation of new plant varieties.

Custom research and development for interested organization and consultancy for mass propagation and plant cell culture facilities.

Contract development of plant tissue culture media.

Durian 1 2 3 (a.k.a Christmas Tree)

Don't ask me why they call it so!.. but that is what I was told by the local supplier in Mantin.

The seed as you can see can be very small, but it is full of flesh. The taste is very buttery and is very filling. The market rate is RM6.50 per kg but we got it at whole sale price.

Visit Mantin during the Durian season and look for Ah'Bee'.

Honey Jack Fruit (Nangka Madu)

The flesh of this jack fruit is very sweet. Farmer Praba can be contacted if you need to place an order.

Toilets Fit for a King

Farmer Praba built this wonderful toilets and shower cubical in June 2009. I don't think you are going to get any thing better then this in Mantin town. Only one rule "Keep It Clean ... or use the drain across the road".

The water comes from a pump well and sewerage is collected in poly STP buried underground.