Date: 13 JUNE 2023

 Venue: Cabana Hill Farm, Abi Perlis

 Participant: 40 local farmers

A program on knowledge transfer and demonstration of the agricultural robot, the Remote Control Grass Machine, was held at the Cabana Hill Farm in Abi, Perlis. This hands-on course was organized in collaboration with the Koperasi Harumanis Perlis (KOHAMAS) and several owners of Harumais farm in Perlis. The course aimed to promote innovative products developed by UniMAP research grant to benefit farmers and local community. 

Throughout the program, researchers and engineers from the Institute of Sustainable Agrotechnology (INSAT) at UniMAP provided knowledge sharing session on technical aspects, including high torque DC motor technology, methods for identifying machine problems, and periodic servicing of the product. The course was attended by the Chairman of KOHAMAS, Mr. Ahmad Puat bin Mat Kasim, and other Harumanis farmers from the Abi area and nearby regions. This half-day course successfully provided additional knowledge on the latest technology applicable in agriculture, particularly in farm operations.