This article discusses on derivation of oil palm fertiliser formulation based on nutrient budget in Sabah mineral soils. The balanced compound fertiliser with N:11%, P2O5:6%, K2O: 22%, MgO: 2% and B2O3: 0.5% were fortified with organic matter and premium grade trace elements. This formulation would enhance the nutrient uptake and thus improving productivity of oil […]

Recoverable yield of fresh fruit bunches (FFB), palm oil (PO, or oil) and palm kernel (PK, or kernel) are determined during harvesting. After harvest, losses occur as harvested FFB lose weight with time and loose fruits (LF) of harvested bunches are not all collected, and oil quality starts to deteriorate as free fatty acid (FFA) […]