A latest pineapple (Ananas comosus) variety in Malaysia has been grown in Kelantan locallny known asa "Nanas Cobek" eith the meaniinga by others as "Nenas Cubit". This latest Pull-apart pineapple able to increase farmers income as the demand are increasing after viral introduction. Although just entering the market, ‘nanas cobek’ (a pull-apart pineapple variety) which has been successful in other countries could also be a lucrative crop for farmers here. Kelantan’s sole grower, Mohd Ali Daim Ibrahim, said the juicy and sweet pineapple which can fetch a top price of RM10 per kg is unique because it doesn’t need to be peeled, with ripe fruitlets simply pulled away using one’s fingers which even a child could do without difficulty. He claimed that he got his pineapple (seeds) from suppliers in a few countries including a neighbouring country. His expectation will be able to get his first big-scale harvest early next year. Prior to this he planted the fruit on a trial basis and it has brought added value to the MD2 pineapple I’ve been growing for the past two years. He told reporters visiting his 12ha farm in Pulau Kerbau today where he also grows crops like corn and watermelon.
He said he grows the two types of pineapple over more than 2ha of land and believes he will be able to make at least RM350,000 from them. He said the pull-apart pineapple can grow to almost 2kg, can sell for close to RM20 each currently and is in high demand. Mohd Ali said he received guidance from the Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) for best results in planting. Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (Kada) chairman, Datuk Husam Musa, who also came on the farm visit, said he wants farmers to cash in on pineapple farming and that Kada will gladly help them. “We have an allocation of RM2 million and anyone who is interested in pineapple farming can apply,” he said. He urged farmers to put idle land to good use by planting pineapple and hopes LPNM will provide assistance to farmers with marketing, too. Pineapple farming could be a sweet deal for producers and consumers because pineapple plant waste can be turned into cattle feed pellets which produce good fat in cows. The future of fresh [ineaple market cherish with this latest 'Nanas Cobek' introduction to local market. Thanks.
By,
M Anem,
Senior Agronomist,
Precint 11F, Putrajaya,
Malaysia.
(22 January 2020).
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