WEEK 8 ( HARVESTING OIL PALM )
WEEK 8 NAME : MUHAMMAD NUR IQMAL BIN ABD KADIR. MATRIC NUMBER : 2023173223 PROGRAMME : DIPLOMA IN PLANTATION MANAGEMENT AND AGROTECHNOLOGY. GROUP : AT1103D DATE : 14 /6/2024 TIME : 7:00 am / 10:00 am LOCATION : Farm s tingless bee plot INTRODUCTION: Harvesting begins when 5-8 fruits drop loose. Ripe fruit is yellow or orange in color, and orange palm oil seeps outside when pressed with a finger. Fruit bunches are cut manually by knife, chisel, or sickle. When plants grow too tall, fruit gathering is assisted with a hook.For palm oil, 3 years old can be harvested, but pollination takes 5-6 months. The important thing in the palm harvest is to pick the fruit so as not to grow unnecessary tree (VOPS). OBJECTIVE : Maximize Yield: Harvest ripe fruit bunches efficiently to maximize palm oil and kernel production. Optimal Timing: Gather fruit at peak ripeness to ensure high oil content and quality. Minimize Losses: Reduce damage to ...