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Paimin S., . and Ramesh V., . (2009) Socio-economic considerations and sustainable development of oil palm on peat. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Shortage of good land resources had forced agricultural development particularly oil palm cultivation into marginal soils and development of oil palm on peat soil both in Malaysia and Indonesia. The interest of oil palm development on peat has triggered criticism on issues related to the environment and sustainability. Claims were made that oil palm development on peat is not sustainable due to the impact on the hydrological balance emission of greenhouse gases GHG thereby contributing to global warming. On the other hand the need to alleviate rural poverty and the economic viability of peat planting remain a push factor in developing peat land into oil palm plantations. The paper discusses the current scenario of oil palm development on peat soil challenges and problems facing the industry from an environmental perspective. Implementation of current sustainable practices related to new development water management and palm nutrition in line with the RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil principles and criteria. The paper also addresses the prospects of oil palm cultivation on peat soil.
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Abstract
Shortage of good land resources had forced agricultural development particularly oil palm cultivation into marginal soils and development of oil palm on peat soil both in Malaysia and Indonesia. The interest of oil palm development on peat has triggered criticism on issues related to the environment and sustainability. Claims were made that oil palm development on peat is not sustainable due to the impact on the hydrological balance emission of greenhouse gases GHG thereby contributing to global warming. On the other hand the need to alleviate rural poverty and the economic viability of peat planting remain a push factor in developing peat land into oil palm plantations. The paper discusses the current scenario of oil palm development on peat soil challenges and problems facing the industry from an environmental perspective. Implementation of current sustainable practices related to new development water management and palm nutrition in line with the RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil principles and criteria. The paper also addresses the prospects of oil palm cultivation on peat soil.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
|---|---|
| Additional Information: | Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia. mal TP684 P3I61 2009 Call Number |
| AGROVOC Term: | Oil palm |
| AGROVOC Term: | Peat soils |
| AGROVOC Term: | Land resources |
| AGROVOC Term: | Cultivation |
| AGROVOC Term: | Plantations |
| AGROVOC Term: | Sustainability |
| AGROVOC Term: | Peatlands |
| AGROVOC Term: | Viability |
| AGROVOC Term: | Yields |
| AGROVOC Term: | Drainage |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:15 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/12371 |
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