Mechanised weeding operations - a United Plantation experience


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Mustafa Mohamad, . Mechanised weeding operations - a United Plantation experience. pp. 87-96. ISSN 0126-575X

Abstract

Mechanise or die is an expression well acknowledged by all planters was consequent to the ever worsening labour shortage in the plantation sector for the past two decades or so. With this scenario improvement in weeding techniques have been given continuous attential by all concerned. Weeding being one of the major field upkeep operations on a plantation upon which the general standard of other operations depends has always been the focal point on the - planter's day. Unsatisfactory weeding standards will invariably become pivotal to the overall field upkeep and maintenance as well as crop recovery operation. As the pressure is mounting to improve land to labour ratio; mechanisation in weed management becomes increasingly important.


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Abstract

Mechanise or die is an expression well acknowledged by all planters was consequent to the ever worsening labour shortage in the plantation sector for the past two decades or so. With this scenario improvement in weeding techniques have been given continuous attential by all concerned. Weeding being one of the major field upkeep operations on a plantation upon which the general standard of other operations depends has always been the focal point on the - planter's day. Unsatisfactory weeding standards will invariably become pivotal to the overall field upkeep and maintenance as well as crop recovery operation. As the pressure is mounting to improve land to labour ratio; mechanisation in weed management becomes increasingly important.

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Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Summary (En)
AGROVOC Term: WEEDS
AGROVOC Term: WEEDING
AGROVOC Term: WEED CONTROL EQUIPMENT
AGROVOC Term: SPRAYERS
AGROVOC Term: MECHANICAL METHODS
AGROVOC Term: PLANTATIONS
AGROVOC Term: OIL PALMS
AGROVOC Term: MALAYSIA MALEZAS
AGROVOC Term: ESCARDA MECANICA
AGROVOC Term: EQUIPO PARA CONTROL DE MALEZAS
Depositing User: Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:52
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/17807

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