Economics of oil palm pests and Ganoderma disease and yield losses

Arif M. S., . and Roslan A., . and Idris A. S., . and Ramle M., . (2011) Economics of oil palm pests and Ganoderma disease and yield losses. [Proceedings Paper]

Crop losses due to pest and disease infestations are major threats to agricultural development. For export oriented commodities such as palm oil the problem of pests and diseases PD cannot be viewed in isolation because it can affect international cost competitiveness as well as revenue losses. Among others economic implications of some major PD of oil palm in Malaysia include bagworms Oryctes termites nettle caterpillars rats and Ganoderma disease. Pests and Ganoderma disease spread is the most concern to the producers. If prevention and protection are minimal pests; infestation and Ganoderma disease incidence and spread could by pass the thresholds leading to yield and revenue losses to both the producers and the country. The paper will attempt to evaluate the economics of some prevention measures and strategies currently adopted in term of costs and benefits as well as in estimating current and forecast yield and revenue losses.

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Crop losses due to pest and disease infestations are major threats to agricultural development. For export oriented commodities such as palm oil the problem of pests and diseases PD cannot be viewed in isolation because it can affect international cost competitiveness as well as revenue losses. Among others economic implications of some major PD of oil palm in Malaysia include bagworms Oryctes termites nettle caterpillars rats and Ganoderma disease. Pests and Ganoderma disease spread is the most concern to the producers. If prevention and protection are minimal pests; infestation and Ganoderma disease incidence and spread could by pass the thresholds leading to yield and revenue losses to both the producers and the country. The paper will attempt to evaluate the economics of some prevention measures and strategies currently adopted in term of costs and benefits as well as in estimating current and forecast yield and revenue losses.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. SB608 O27M939 2011 Call Number.
AGROVOC Term:	Oil palm
AGROVOC Term:	Pest management
AGROVOC Term:	Economic analysis
AGROVOC Term:	Insect pests
AGROVOC Term:	Plant diseases
AGROVOC Term:	Ganoderma
AGROVOC Term:	Infestation
AGROVOC Term:	Economic implications
AGROVOC Term:	Economic losses
AGROVOC Term:	Crop losses
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:16
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13671

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