The Putrajaya Chilli Farm is the latest farm to join the Nestlé Chilli Club programme and is a collaboration between Nestlé Products Sdn Bhd and Pertubuhan Peladang Kawasan Kuala Langat (PPK Kuala Langat).
Sitting on 10 acres of land with a production capacity of 80 tonnes of chilli each season, the Putrajaya Chilli Farm is the largest farm registered with the Nestlé Chilli Club to date.
The farm is currently tended to by 20 local farmers, approximately half of whom just started their first season of chilli farming, while the other half are in their second farming season.
The farm employs precision agriculture and standardises the amount of water delivered to each chilli plant, reducing water wastage by 50% as compared to usual water sprays.
Chilli freshness is ensured as the chillies are sent to the factory for processing within 72 hours upon destalking.
Nestlé Chilli Club farmers
Ahmad Irfan Bin Jauharrasyif, 22, Second season chilli farmer
He is into his second season of chili farming with the Nestlé Chilli Club. His interest in farming started at a young age, and the prospect of obtaining a stable income spurred him to pursue chilli farming. He is happy to be contributing to the quality ingredients that goes into the making of MAGGI Chilli Sauce.
Saimah Binti Abdullah, 65, First season chilli farmer
Saimah is a retired single mum with no prior farming experience. Living nearby the Putrajaya Chilli Farm, her curiosity in the farm’s abundant and fresh chilli produce led to her foray in chilli farming. She hopes to continue partnering the Nestlé Chilli Club to generate a steady source of income for her family.
Mohd Sadi Abdul Rahman, 45, Second season chilli farmer
Mohd Said hails from Semporna, Sabah but now lives in Putrajaya with his wife and four children. He ventured into chilli farming in 2023 as this was aligned with his interest as well as his desire to increase his income. He aspires to be a successful farmer, knowing that his chillies are being used to produce MAGGI Chilli Sauce.
Mokhtar Bin M Lani, 63, Second season chilli farmer
Mokhtar is a retired former bus driver who started large scale chilli farming with the Nestlé Chilli Club. He took up chilli farming to support his handicapped wife who requires regular treatment for her condition. He aspires to mentor new chilli farmers with the experience that he has gleaned.
About The Nestlé Chilli Club (NCC)
The Nestlé Chilli Club (NCC) was established in 1995 to support local chilli farmers’ business growth, uplift their livelihoods, and ensure a responsibly-sourced supply of fresh chillies for the production of MAGGI Chilli Sauce.
The NCC collaborates with the local chilli farmers through a contract farming scheme between Nestlé Agricultural Services Department and local farmers’ association boards, Pertubuhan Peladang Kawasan Bukit Awang (PPK Bukit Awang) and Pertubuhan Peladang Kawasan Kuala Langat (PPK Kuala Langat). The contract farming scheme protects the farmers’ livelihoods by offering a sell-back price throughout the contract period that is not impacted by the open market price.
Over the years, the NCC has expanded from its roots in Kelantan to other parts of the country including Terengganu and more recently, Selangor.
Since 1995, the NCC programme has uplifted over 105 local farmers. The programme currently partners with 70 local farmers across Kelantan, Terengganu and Selangor.
About MAGGI Chilli Sauces
In 1969, the familiar MAGGI red sauces – Tomato Ketchup and Chilli Sauce were first produced and bottled in Malaysia. For many generations, MAGGI Chilli Sauce has won the hearts and tastebuds of Malaysians with its fresh, “pedas-pedas manis” taste.
MAGGI Chilli Sauce is made with the goodness of the freshest, highest quality chillies. Approximately 60% of fresh chillies used in the production of MAGGI Chilli Sauce are sourced from the Nestlé Chilli Club farms around Malaysia.
In order to ensure that consumers enjoy the most delicious product possible, fresh chillies from the local farms are sent to the factory within 72 hours after being destalked for optimal freshness. By sourcing from local farmers, the time required to transport the fresh chillies to the factory is reduced compared to internationally imported ones.
