By August 2025, Farm Tokou has successfully conducted a total of six hydroponic and fertigation courses for participants from diverse backgrounds.
In July 2025, Farm Tokou gave a hydroponics talk to teachers and students from the Integrated Special Education Program at SMK Kinarut, Papar, attended by 30 participants.
On 7 December 2024, 13 participants attended the Hydroponic System Technical Course Series 8 at Farm Tokou, learning hydroponic farming basics and engaging in practical sessions.
On 23 November 2024, 18 participants joined the Fertigation System Technical Course Series 5 at Farm Tokou, learning fertigation basics, pest control, and practical skills through farm visits and hands-on sessions.
On 26 October 2024, 15 participants attended the Fertigation System Technical Course Series 4 at Farm Tokou, learning fertigation techniques, pest control, and hands-on system installation.
On 12 October 2024 at Telupid Eco Youth Center, Farm Tokou’s Telupid Branch ran a Hydroponic Farming Course with 8 participants, covering hydroponic basics, seed sowing, and vegetable harvesting.
From 7–11 October 2024 in DUN N.60 Tungku, Lahad Datu, Farm Tokou conducted a 5-day Chili Fertigation System Course sponsored by JPSM Sabah, attended by 20 participants.
On 21 September 2024, 18 participants joined the Fertigation System Technical Course Series 3 at Farm Tokou, learning fertigation fundamentals, pest control, and practical applications.
From 11–13 September 2024, Farm Tokou conducted a Hydroponic Farming Course in Papar with 20 participants, focusing on soil-free seedling techniques and NFT 16 system installation.
On 7 September 2024, Farm Tokou held the Hydroponic System Technical Course Series 6 with 12 participants, covering hydroponic basics and practical sessions.
On 25th August 2024, Farm Tokou organized the 2nd series of Fertigation Training. This training was attended by 18 participants.
On 11th August 2024, Farm Tokou organized a Hydroponics Training Series 4 2024. This training was attended by 13 participants who came from various districts in Sabah.
On 30th July 2024, Farm Tokou was invited to train 20 participants of Ahli Peladang Penampang about Hydroponics Farming.
On 28th July 2024, Farm Tokou organized the 1st series of Fertigation Training. This training was attended by 12 participants.
On 14th July 2024, Farm Tokou organized a Hydroponics Training Series 4 2024 which involved 12 participants. They brought back fresh vegetables from the greenhouse!
On 29th June 2024, Farm Tokou organized Digital marketing course by Coach Azhar Ramali which attended by 20 modern farmers community in Sook, Keningau
On 23rd June 2024, Farm Tokou organized a Hydroponics Training Series 3 2024 which involved 12 participants.
On 25th May 2024, Farm Tokou organized a Digital marketing course by Coach Azhar Ramali which was attended by 12 modern farmers in Penampang.
On 19th May 2024, Farm Tokou organized a Hydroponics Training Series 2 2024 which involved 12 participants.
On 22nd to 26th April 2024, Farm Tokou was the training provider for the Hydroponic Course SMK Pekan Telipok. With the cooperation with En Afizul (Apy Hydroponik), 20 students from the Integrated Special Education Program took part in the course. Thank you JPSM for backing this course and thank you to all the teacher that assisted the team throughout the training.
On 22nd to 26th April 2024, Farm Tokou was the training provider for the hydroponic course at DUN N.40 Bingkor, Keningau. A total of 20 participants attended the 5-day course. Huge thank you to JPSM for sponsoring this course and giving this opportunity to the community of Bingkor, Keningau.
On 4th to 8th March 2024, Farm Tokou conducted Chili Fertigation System Course in Kolej Komuniti Sandakan sponsored by Jabatan Pembangunan Sumber Manusia (JPSM) Negeri Sabah. A total of 20 participants took part in the 5-day course.
From 4th to 8th March 2024, Farm Tokou was appointed by Bioeconomy Corporation to handle BeST 2.0 Programme Technical Hands-On Training for Agribiotechnology at U-Science, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). This program involves 23 participants from Sabah dan Sarawak and consists of graduates of various IPTA and IPTS all over Malaysia.
On 15 & 16 February 2024, Farm Tokou was appointed by Pertubuhan Peladang Kawasan Penampang to conduct Technical Hydroponic Crop Course involving 50 members of peladang. At the end of the course, each participant was given Hydro Vertical System, AB fertilizer, EC meter and nursery tools.
On 15 – 17 December 2023, Farm Tokou was invited as a guest trainer by Emas Hijau Agroventure to train 10 participants for Hydroponic Technical Course at Kg Bukit Mengidam, Beluran.
A 5-day course (6 – 10 November 2023) on hydroponic was conducted by Farm Tokou, sponsored by Jabatan Pembangunan Sumber Manusia (JPSM). A total of 20 participant from Penampang attended the course and was trained by a guest instructor, En Afizul Jamal.
In collaboration with Emas Hijau Agroventure, Farm Tokou conducted a 3 day-course on fertigation with 10 participants from Papar on 18 to 20 October 2023.
A 3-days course on Aquaponic & Hydroponic was conducted by Farm Tokou, sponsored by Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia (YIM). A total of 100 participants attended the course & training.
Urban Farming course delivered by Mr Gerald for the community of Lahad Datu.
A 5-days training on fertigation system was conducted by Farm Tokou which was sponsored by Jabatan Pembangunan Sumber Manusia (JPSM).
A 5-days training on hydroponic system was conducted by Farm Tokou which was sponsored by Jabatan Pembangunan Sumber Manusia (JPSM).
Our monthly 2-in-1 course on Freshwater Lobster and Aquaponics farming in 2022.
TALKS & EXHIBITION
Farm Tokou was invited by Malaysian Bioeconomy Corporation to showcase the Modern Farming System in Sabah Agro Expo (SAEX 2024) which took place in Sabah International Convention Centre on 26 - 28th July 2024.
On 28th June 2024, In conjunction with National Training Week (NTW), Farm Tokou was invited by HRDCorp Sabah to showcase the modern farming system to nearby communities.
On 18 May 2024, In collaboration with the Department of Agriculture Sabah, Farm Tokou successfully joined the Kaamatan Fiesta in Penampang.
On 27 February 2024, Farm Tokou joined i-Hijau Festival at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) Kota Kinabalu, Sabah as exhibitor.
On 25 Jan 2024, Farm Tokou joined Youth Joy Day at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) Kota Kinabalu, Sabah as exhibitor.
On 7 Dec 2023, Farm Tokou joined Mini Karnival Kerjaya MyFutureJobs at Dewan Pasisimpungan SIB Sabah, Keningau as exhibitor.
Farm Tokou was invited to take part in STEM FIESTA Peringkat Daerah Penampang on 17th Jun 2023. One of our team, Didy was in charge of the exhibition booth.
During SSTEP-Skills & Talents Fair 2023, Walafuddin gave exposure to high school students on modern farming and the use of technology in the field.
Farm Tokou was the 1st Prize Winner in Iltizam Social Impact Accelerator Sabah 2022.
Mr Gerald Thomas Wong was invited on stage to give a short talk on integrated farming (Aquaponic System) during the Mini Carnival at D'Arc Hotel.
During the Social Entrepreneurship Summit 2022, the director of Farm Tokou, Mr Gerald Wong Thomas, was invited as one of the panels for Food Security: Safety & Sustainability.
In conjunction to Sabah Agro Expo (SAEX) 2022, we set up a booth for 3 days from 28th to 30th October 2022. Farrah and Bernadette were in charge of entertaining booth visitors.
During the Borneo Tech Summit 2022, Datuk Zainudin Aman visited our booth. Mr Gerald explained how the Smart Aquaponic Technology works and how it can help modern farmers to monitor their crops.
FARM TOURS
On 27 May 2025, the Sabah Department of Agriculture visited Farm Tokou to study the implementation of smart farming technologies, specifically the Internet of Things (IoT) system.
On 27 February 2025, the Sabah Department of Agriculture visited Farm Tokou to conduct a survey on current fertilizer, pesticide, and seed usage in the agriculture industry.
On 17 January 2025, Farm Tokou hosted a study visit from 23 UMS students and 2 facilitators under the UMS Aquapreneur Incubator Program, sharing insights on farm operations and the Vertical Aquaponics system.
On 16 January 2025, Farm Tokou Telupid welcomed 14 KEMAS kindergarten students, 1 teacher, and 11 parents/guardians for an introduction session at the Telupid Eco-Youth Centre, followed by tours of the VTF, NFT, Germination House, and fish ponds.
On 29 October 2024, Farm Tokou received a visit from officers of the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) to observe the use of modern farming systems by the Telupid community.
On 25 September 2024, Farm Tokou welcomed a visit from the Department of Human Resource Development to observe the modern agricultural systems implemented on the farm.
On 31st July 2024, Encik Jifrin Hj Mohamad, Director of Department of Agriculture Sabah visited Farm Tokou to assess the on-going agricultural project.
On 22 March 2024, the CEO of Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia (YIM), Dr Sharmila Mohamed Salleh paid a visit to 3 beneficiaries for the Project: Modern Farming with the community of Penampang under the Porgram MyIS Community.
On 5th Feb 2024, Farm Tokou received a visit from RISDA to monitor the Projek Agromakanan RISDA.
On 2nd of April 2024, students from Kolej Vokasional Lahad Datu visited Farm Tokou to learn a little on the operation our modern farm such as aquaponic, hydroponic system and fertigation.
On 7 March 2024, Farm Tokou received a visit from the Agropreneur Muda Program Unit. Here, we have been sharing about our field operations including sharing about aquaponics, hydroponic and fertigation systems done on our field.
On 16 November 2023, newly appointed officers from Agricultural Institute from all regions of Sabah visited Farm Tokou.
On 23 October 2023, the Directors of Kolej Komuniti around Sabah visited Farm Tokou as means of benchmarking and discussion on collaboration for Aquaponic and Hydroponic System to be implement in their respective communal college.
Farm Tokou was visited by Bioeconomy Corporation on 14 September 2023.
Official visit by YB Tuan Yun Chan Foong Hin, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security to our farm.
Farm Tokou was visited by Jabatan Pertanian Daerah Telupid and Beluran related to modern farming.
A total of 32 students from Kolej Komuniti Tambunan came to visit our farm to gain some insight on aquaponic farming & the implementation of IoT in farm management.
A total of 20 visitors from Pusat E-Desa and KRT Pekan Topokon have came to Farm Tokou to learn about modern farming.
OTHERS
On 27 April 2025, Farm Tokou, in collaboration with Yayasan Hasanah and GDRN, provided aid to 400 recipients from DUN Lumadan and DUN Klias as part of the Beaufort Flood Relief Mission, with strong support from the Beaufort District Office, UPPM Lumadan, and UPPM N32 Klias.
Farm Tokou was appointed by the Penampang Area Farmers’ Organization to provide fish pond system kits to guide 23 communities in freshwater aquaculture, nurturing future aquaculture entrepreneurs.
On 12 December 2024, Kampung Wonod hosted the official launch of the Sejati Madani Program for the community’s Hydroponic Modern Farming Project, officiated by YB Datuk Jonnybone J. Kurum.
On 29th June 2024, Farm Tokou had successfully organized “Majlis Perasmian dan Gimik Penyerahan Sistem Hidroponik” to the modern farmer community in Sook, Keningau. This community project was fully supported by Yayasan Hasanah and officiated by YB Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup.
On 3 December 2023, Farm Tokou signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kolej Komuniti Tambunan as means of strategic cooperation.
On 25 November 2023, Farm Tokou was the first to be certified myGAP.PF (Pesticide Free) in Sabah. This certificate is a recognition our farm practice good agricultural practices focusing on environmentally friendly, employee welfare, safety and do not use synthetic insecticide to produce quality and safe-to-eat food.
Our first CSR activity as a team! We organized a beach cleaning activity and welcomed everyone’s assistance to pick up trash in Tanjung Aru Beach. In return, the volunteers will receive Aquaponic Vegetables fresh from our farm for FREE!
CSR Program by Politeknik Sandakan was organized by Farm Tokou at Mr Cyril’s greenhouse in Kg Maang. A total of 33 students and 3 lecturers attended the program.
A collaboration between Farm Tokou and Kolej Matrikulasi Labuan for their IoT product testing to get a live parameter readings such as temperature and humidity.
Mr Gerald is one of the winners for TERAJU SUPERB 2020.
Farm Tokou is one of the winners of PITCHBORNEO in 2019.