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Mohd Azid Kabul, . (2013) Animal integration as weed control in oil palm plantations. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Systematic Animal Integration as one of weed control mechanisms in oil palm estates is discussed. The concept and practice of the mechanism is well documented and had been proven to be cost-effective and sustainable. The mechanism optimises grazing animal or livestock as biological ;lawn-mower; that utilises edible weeds or undergrowth. The systematic integration is modeled on two essential strategies i.e. Strategic Insertion and Strategic Rotational Grazing Management. The primary objective of these strategies is to allow smooth introduction and management of the animal into estate operation. While the former describes the way the animal shall be introduced into estates the latter describes the steps in which the grazing animal are synchronised into daily estate operation through the use of mobile electrical fencing. The buffalo;s role under oil palm plantation as Draught Power BDP in the fresh fruit bunches FFB collection and evacuation is also briefly discussed and explored further towards realising its potential as grazing livestock for weed control as well. The precautionary measures that are required due to consideration in this symbiotic relationship are also discussed so much so that the primary business of palm oil production is not being compromised.
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Abstract
Systematic Animal Integration as one of weed control mechanisms in oil palm estates is discussed. The concept and practice of the mechanism is well documented and had been proven to be cost-effective and sustainable. The mechanism optimises grazing animal or livestock as biological ;lawn-mower; that utilises edible weeds or undergrowth. The systematic integration is modeled on two essential strategies i.e. Strategic Insertion and Strategic Rotational Grazing Management. The primary objective of these strategies is to allow smooth introduction and management of the animal into estate operation. While the former describes the way the animal shall be introduced into estates the latter describes the steps in which the grazing animal are synchronised into daily estate operation through the use of mobile electrical fencing. The buffalo;s role under oil palm plantation as Draught Power BDP in the fresh fruit bunches FFB collection and evacuation is also briefly discussed and explored further towards realising its potential as grazing livestock for weed control as well. The precautionary measures that are required due to consideration in this symbiotic relationship are also discussed so much so that the primary business of palm oil production is not being compromised.
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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. SB608 O27M939 2013 Call Number. |
| AGROVOC Term: | Oil palm |
| AGROVOC Term: | Plantations |
| AGROVOC Term: | Weed control methods |
| AGROVOC Term: | Weed control |
| AGROVOC Term: | Biological control |
| AGROVOC Term: | Grazing |
| AGROVOC Term: | Cattle |
| AGROVOC Term: | Asian buffaloes |
| AGROVOC Term: | Grazing systems |
| AGROVOC Term: | Grazing management |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:15 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13204 |
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