2008 Oil Palm Irrigation Project Installing new irrigation systems in a 2008 oil palm breeding trial Each year Univanich installs new trials to test the latest generation of hybrid seedlings in both irrigated and non-irrigated conditions. This programme is designed to identify yield responses of different hybrids under both high and low rainfall conditions.

2008 Oil Palm Replanting Programme 2008 replanting in Chean Vanich Estate During 2008, the company replanted another 224 hectares (1401 rai). Since starting the annual replanting programme in 1992, 63% of the company’s estates have been replanted with a new generation of high yielding hybrid palms.

Prospecting for New Land Univanich managers inspecting new land which was formerly used for rice growing During 2008, Univanich purchased 88.16 ha (551 rai) at a new location approximately 200km from the company’s HQ in Aoluk. It is planned to increase this area to 240 ha (1500 rai) during 2009, for future development of the company’s fourth site.

International Publication of Univanich Research Papers The Planter magazine, August 2008 edition with cover page from Univanich’s estates The August 2008 edition of international publication “The Planter” featured two research papers on the Univanich oil palm breeding programme, and on the company’s irrigation trials reviewed after 15 years of recording.

Renovation of Siam Factory The new boiler installed at Siam Factory will improve efficiency and protect the environment During 2008, new palm kernel hoppers were installed at the Siam Factory to reduce handling cost of PK sent to Topi Factory for crushing During 2008, a new steam boiler, costing Baht 34 million, was installed at the Univanich Siam Factory to improve efficiency and protect the environment by reducing smoke emissions.

New Year Party 2009 At a New Year party held at the Univanich staff Club, Chairman Mr Apirag Vanich congratulated the company’s management and staff on this recognition of their outstanding achievements in 2008.