MIRI: Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (SOP) opened its doors this week to officers from the Department of Agriculture (DOA) Sri Aman and a group of local smallholders, giving them an inside look at its Lambir Palm Oil Mill and plantations.
The visit formed part of SOP’s ongoing effort to strengthen partnerships with growers, and to share knowledge that could help smallholders boost productivity and adopt more sustainable practices.
Over the course of the day, the visitors were taken through the mill and plantation fields, where SOP’s engineering and estate management teams explained processes ranging from harvesting to processing.
The guided tours were designed to give smallholders a clearer view of how large-scale operations were run and what lessons might be drawn for their own work.
Practical sessions touched on key areas such as crop quality, yield optimisation and efficient field practices.
For many of the smallholders, the experience was described as both eye-opening and directly applicable to their farms.
SOP’s senior public relations manager, Agnes Nyelang, said the company was pleased to host the group.
“This visit reflects our commitment to sharing knowledge and best practices that can support smallholders in improving their productivity and sustainability.
“We believe that through initiatives like this, both industry players and smallholders can contribute to the continued growth of the palm oil sector,” she said.
SOP has been stepping up its outreach efforts in recent years, positioning such visits as part of a wider push to build capacity among smallholders while encouraging industry-wide adoption of sustainable practices.
