Collaborative pineapple farming takes off in Rompin

Sheikh Umar (centre, in white shirt) showing MD2 pineapples headed to Japan, with farmers as well as staff of Agrobank and MPIB. They are showing hand signs for pineapples.

PINEAPPLE contract farming has proven to be successful in increasing income for planters, especially youths.

Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (MPIB) chairman Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali said this as he attended a launch ceremony for export of MD2 Malaysian pineapples to Japan by Aqina Food Industries.