TT No. 129: High oil palm planting density on peat

Planting density, defined as the number of planting points per unit area of land, is one of the important factors determining oil palm productivity. On the other hand, agronomic optimum planting density refers to the density that gives the highest cumulative yield, and economic optimum planting density is defined as the density giving the highest … Read more

TT No. 128: Precision agriculture – Fertilizer management map

Precision Agriculture (PA) is an improved farming system where technologies such as Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), and Remote Sensing (RS) are used to improve agricultural practices. Main Researcher: Hj Wahid OmarEmail: wahid@mpob.gov.my

TT No. 127: Integration of deer in oil palm

Compared to other types of livestock, the domestication of deer is relatively new. In mature oil palm plantation, they can be used as an effective agent for the control of weeds. Adequate fencing and security is vital to ensure deer does not escape. Main Researcher: Dr Rosli Awaluddin