Mechanisation in oil palm plantation: some practical considerations

Teo L., . Mechanisation in oil palm plantation: some practical considerations. pp. 233-243. ISSN 0126-575X

Mechanisation aims to increase land: labour ratio in oil palm plantations. Pre-requisite to field mechanisation is a well-planned road system. Due considerations are to be given to road density road gradient and erosion control road loading and road safety in order to achieve a reliable and efficient road system while keeping cost of construction and maintenance at low level. Fertiliser application in-field FFB collection and mainline transport are major mechanisable field operations. Practical considerations to achieve quality work standard at low cost of fertiliser application to cover even terrace area include: i) choice of spreader and its proper calibration; ii) provision of turning points to avoid wastage of fertiliser; iii) pre-determined points for loading and unloading of fertiliser; iv) adoption of Fertisave system; v) appropriate age of planting and ground condition at introduction; vi) suitable terrace width and/or inter-terrace path and vii) proper and regular maintenance. Compatibility of mechanised systems between in-field FFB collection and crop evacuation to palm oil mill is vital. The choice of system can be influenced by contract or checkroll harvesting and the engagement of own and/or contract transport. Many factors irrespective of systems adopted can directly and indirectly affect the productivity of workers and of machines.

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Mechanisation aims to increase land: labour ratio in oil palm plantations. Pre-requisite to field mechanisation is a well-planned road system. Due considerations are to be given to road density road gradient and erosion control road loading and road safety in order to achieve a reliable and efficient road system while keeping cost of construction and maintenance at low level. Fertiliser application in-field FFB collection and mainline transport are major mechanisable field operations. Practical considerations to achieve quality work standard at low cost of fertiliser application to cover even terrace area include: i) choice of spreader and its proper calibration; ii) provision of turning points to avoid wastage of fertiliser; iii) pre-determined points for loading and unloading of fertiliser; iv) adoption of Fertisave system; v) appropriate age of planting and ground condition at introduction; vi) suitable terrace width and/or inter-terrace path and vii) proper and regular maintenance. Compatibility of mechanised systems between in-field FFB collection and crop evacuation to palm oil mill is vital. The choice of system can be influenced by contract or checkroll harvesting and the engagement of own and/or contract transport. Many factors irrespective of systems adopted can directly and indirectly affect the productivity of workers and of machines.

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Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Summary (En)
AGROVOC Term:	ELAEIS GUINEENSIS
AGROVOC Term:	OIL PALMS
AGROVOC Term:	PLANTATIONS
AGROVOC Term:	MECHANIZATION
AGROVOC Term:	INFRASTRUCTURE
AGROVOC Term:	ROADS
AGROVOC Term:	FERTILIZER APPLICATION
AGROVOC Term:	WORKERS
AGROVOC Term:	FARM EQUIPMENT
AGROVOC Term:	MAINTENANCE
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:52
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/17449

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