From 60 polybags of chili to 1,000 in just two years

SANDAKAN: In 2016, local farmer, Hamsah Herman, only had 60 polybags of chili trees planted in his backyard. 

Today, the Sandakan born, has 4,000 polybags of chili trees which can produce up to four-tonnes of chilies at every harvest.

 

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