KANGLIN Hydroponics Farming, located at the Sungai Liang Agriculture Development Area in Belait, became fully operational in 2009.
The farm is managed by Haji Muliadi bin Haji Moksin with the help of five staff.
The company grows vegetables and fruits on a 2.8-hectare plot of land by means of a modern closed house and semi-closed house farming system, using the hydroponics and fertigation cultivation system.
Its produce includes leafy vegetables such as Japanese/Lebanese cucumber, cherry tomato, pak choy, Amaranth (Bayam), Brassicas (Sawi), Kailan and spinach, as well as an assortment of fruits.
The crop cultivation process employs a high-technology system, which replaces soil with the use of vegetable sponge and cocopeat.
This ensures high quality crops by eliminating soil-borne diseases that affect the quality and production of the crops.
Kanglin Hydroponics Farming Manager Haji Muliadi bin Haji Moksin briefs Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Haji Apong about the hydroponics system used at the farm
Farm-grown cherry tomatoes
Farm-picked leafy vegetables in the form of Bayam, Sawi Manis, Sawi Jepun and Sawi Oyster packed and ready to be sent to supermarkets
Thai chili, sweet corn and papaya are grown as additional crops with the help of a semi-high technology system.
Due to El-Nino phenomena, the company was only able to produce 57 metric tonnes of vegetables in 2016, whereas 2015 saw 58 metric tonnes of vegetable produced.
These crops carry the ‘All About Green’ logo on their packaging as the company’s product brand, and are marketed at supermarkets nationwide.
In 2013, Haji Muliadi received the Farmers award, Successful Farmer and Livestock Breeders award in conjunction with the Farmers, Livestock Breeders and Fishermen’s Day 2013.
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