On March 13, 2025, Mr MoleC’s team was invited to visit the trial plot at Kepala Batas, Seberang Perai, Pulau Pinang. Mr Zulkefele, the owner of the paddy plot, has planted MR 297 paddy variety and it was ready to be harvested at 112 days old. The golden, heavy grains swayed under the evening sun, signaling a promising yield. Rice harvester and a lorry were on standby to process the 2.5-acre paddy plot.

As we passed through neighboring plots, we arrived at Encik Zul’s field, where birds swarmed the harvester, eager to catch food from the remnants. This was our first up-close experience during  paddy harvest. As the harvester moved methodically through the field, filling the lorry with fresh grains, we all speculated about the yield. This season’s crop was expected to surpass the previous yield of only 3 tons from the same plot.

How Encik Zul Integrated Mr MoleC in his current practice

Mr Zul has been mixing Mr MoleC Biorepellent with other inputs including photosynthesis booster, foliar fertilizer and additional pesticide. All these other inputs are odorless or do not have a strong smell all to maintain the  Mr MoleC’s strong signature fragrance.This distinct plant extract-like odor played a crucial role in repelling pests, ensuring the crop remained protected throughout the growing cycle. As a result, pest infestations were kept under control, allowing the paddy to thrive.

Just as we were about to witness the final yield tally, the harvest was interrupted by rain, temporarily halting the process. 

What Happens After the Harvest?

The following day, the remaining paddy was harvested and we followed the lorry to the Bernas facility, located about 5 km from the plot. Here, the lorry was weighed, and the harvested paddy was unloaded. Samples from the paddy heap were collected by an officer for paddy grading—a process that determines the quality of the harvest.

Paddy grading involves analyzing key factors such as moisture content, immature grains, empty  rice husks and other impurities. The lower the paddy reduction percentage, the cleaner and higher quality the harvested grains. According to industry benchmarks, a paddy reduction percentage below 20% indicates good quality paddy.

Mr Zul’s 2.5-acre plot yielded an impressive 6.67 tons of paddy with a 19% paddy reduction—double the previous season’s 3.2-ton yield from the same plot of land. The results delighted us and Mr Zul, proving the effectiveness of Mr MoleC in pest management and yield improvement.

Looking Ahead: The Next Season’s Trial

Encouraged by this season’s success, we are already planning for the next paddy season plot trial. Our goal is to further optimize Mr MoleC’s application and explore additional strategies to push the yield even higher. With continuous improvements and sustainable pest control, we believe that even greater harvests are within reach.

Stay tuned for more updates as we document the journey toward achieving higher yields and sustainable farming with Mr MoleC! Any inquires about Mr Molec can be directed here.