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Kueh H. S., . and Robert E., . and Tie Y. L., . and Ung C. M., . and Jaman Osman, . (1991) The feasibility of plantation production of sago Metroxylon sagu on an organic soil in Sarawak. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
A feasibility study was carried out in 1986-1987 on a 2 278 ha deep peat area for the establishment of a sago plantation in Mukah Sarawak. As this was the first project for commercial sago production on peat suitability of this soil type for the crop was first ascertained. Under minimal drainage conditions it takes 12.7 years to reach maturity but palms on peat yield significantly higher than those grown on mineral soils. Of the three modes of transportation evaluated it was found that the canal is the most efficient although the rail system is a possibility while roads are expensive to build maintain and operate. Based on the above findings the internal rate of return IRR over a thirty-six year period at the log price of M22 is 601 percents in constant 1986 temrs. At the log price of M25 other costs being held constant the IRR is 7.5 percents while at the log price of M28 the IRR is 8.6 percents. Even though the return to investment is not high the social benefits to the populations by way of employment and improvements in infrastructure and amenities are substantial. The return to investment can be significantly if the factory is located within the plantation to reduce transportation cost
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Abstract
A feasibility study was carried out in 1986-1987 on a 2 278 ha deep peat area for the establishment of a sago plantation in Mukah Sarawak. As this was the first project for commercial sago production on peat suitability of this soil type for the crop was first ascertained. Under minimal drainage conditions it takes 12.7 years to reach maturity but palms on peat yield significantly higher than those grown on mineral soils. Of the three modes of transportation evaluated it was found that the canal is the most efficient although the rail system is a possibility while roads are expensive to build maintain and operate. Based on the above findings the internal rate of return IRR over a thirty-six year period at the log price of M22 is 601 percents in constant 1986 temrs. At the log price of M25 other costs being held constant the IRR is 7.5 percents while at the log price of M28 the IRR is 8.6 percents. Even though the return to investment is not high the social benefits to the populations by way of employment and improvements in infrastructure and amenities are substantial. The return to investment can be significantly if the factory is located within the plantation to reduce transportation cost
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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| Additional Information: | Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. SB311 S3I57 1990 Call Number. |
| AGROVOC Term: | Sago |
| AGROVOC Term: | Organic soils |
| AGROVOC Term: | Plantations |
| AGROVOC Term: | Sarawak |
| AGROVOC Term: | Malaysia |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:26 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/14901 |
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