MAHA 2010

 

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The Malaysia Agriculture Horticulture and Agrotourism (MAHA) International Show 2010 has found its way into the Malaysian Book of Records for having the largest international participation in agro-based exhibition, the largest orchid display and the largest visitor numbers to an exhibition. MAHA 2010 recorded a total of 2.66 million visitors during the 10-day show at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS), which saw participation from 22 countries including Jordan, India, South Korea, Egypt, Syria, Japan, Yemen and Germany. The 2,500 booths recorded RM23.58 million in sales transactions — more than double recorded at MAHA 2008 as well as 184,331 sales enquiries. The 2,500 booths recorded RM23.58 million in sales transactions — more than double recorded at MAHA 2008 as well as 184,331 sales enquiries. Before ended last night, the walk-in seminars were participated by some 7,575 participants. At the closing ceremony, Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Noh Omar said MAHA 2010 not only succeeded in terms of promoting local produce in the local and international market but also succeeded in promoting the 1Malaysia’s Best concept to the world. He said the event was not only limited to agricultural produce but also the latest technology as well as to promote Malaysia as a developing agro hub in the region. “MAHA International 2010 is the biggest and most successful agro exhibition we have organised todate.”  This was reported in the Malay Mail Newspaper on December 6, 2010.

The Fonz is always interested in farming . In fact farming can be both a very good activity as well as a profitable business to venture into. MAHA 2010 was a very good event. So many things ( new things ) to see and experience, from live stocks, orchids, fruits, food, etc.

 

Orchids on display

Well , well the Fonz has some orchids plants at home. Instead of buying new plants at MAHA 2010, the Fonz went home empty-handed as i could not make up my mind to buy ( too many choices ).

 

White Orchid anyone ?

One thing that attracted the the Fonz was the method of planting chili through the Fertigation System. It is the application of nutrients through  irrigation systems called “fertigation,” a contraction of fertilization and irrigation. The most common nutrient applied by fertigation is nitrogen. Elements applied less often include phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, zinc and iron.  This technique can reduce fertilizer application costs by eliminating high operational requirement.  It may also improve nutrient efficiency by applying them closer to when the plant needs them. Also, it could conceivably reduce leaching or denitrification (gaseous) losses of nitrogen and lower the luxury uptake of nutrients by plants. I think it was cool enough that the Fonz decided to find out more about it. Actually there are friends who are already in this farming method. So, the Fonz went to visit their farms last Sunday .

Friends inspecting the farm

Nice and long chili !!

Although not ripe yet , it wont be long before you can see the colour change from green to red

Boboy, one happy young would-be agrotechnopreuner

The team just arrived at one of the farms

Nice looking

Nice view

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