ICHM in Palm Oil Plantations

Palm Oil - Numero Uno of Edible Oil

Integrated Crop Health Management (ICHM) in palm oil cultivation refers to a holistic approach that aims to sustainably manage the health of palm oil crops while minimizing the negative impacts on the environment and human health. It involves the integration of various agricultural practices, technologies, and knowledge to optimize crop health and productivity. Integrated Crop Health Management can help improve resilience to pests, diseases, and environmental stresses while improving quality and yield, promoting long-term sustainability and increasingprofitabilityinthepalmoilindustry.

Palmoilisrenownedforitsexceptionalproductivityamongvegetable oilseedcrops,givingimpressiveyieldsofupto20-25metrictonsper hectare. From this, around 4-5 metric tons of Palm Oil and 0.4-0.5 metric tons of Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) can be obtained. It holds a prominent position among the nine major oils traded globally in the edibleoilandfatmarket,servingastheprimarysourceofvegetableoil worldwide.

Palm oil accounts for approximately 80% of total edible oil imports of our country, playing a crucial role in enhancing edible oil production. Palm oil has diverse applications, with roughly 70% utilized in food productssuchaschocolate,icecream,bread,andpotatochips. Additionally,itsindustrialapplications,includingbiofuelandcosmetic production, are steadily expanding and constitute nearly 30% of total consumption. With a lifespan of over 30 years, this perennial crop significantly contributes to the economy, and thus is gaining more importance.

The foregoing pages present a scientific and methodical list of practices and guidelines integrating a wide range of products to be used at different stages of the crop catering to the nutrition - crop protection - disease control needs, thus making integrated oil palm healthmanagementapracticallyviablereality.

Guidelines for Initial Plantation

Select Moist deep, loamy soils, rich in humus with good water permeabilityandSoilpHof4-6range.

StartplantaonfromJunetoDecemberi.e.,duringmonsoon.

If plantaon is done during summer, see that adequate irrigaon, mulching and cover cropping (like sun hemp) in the basin should be provided,whichgivesprotecontoplants.

Choose 12 -14 months old healthy seedlings with 1-1.3m height and 13 funconalleavesforplanng.

While planng, 143 plants per hectare should be maintained with a spacingof9mx9mx9m(triangularplanng).

Planng should be done in pit size of 60 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm (length, breadthanddepth).

Fertilizer Requirement of Oil Palm

Oil palm is a gross feeder and demands a balanced and adequate supply ofmacro,secondaryandmicronutrientsforgrowthandyield.

Apply 250g Di Ammonium Phosphate or 400g Single Super Phosphate, 50g Phorate and mix with the soil at the base of the pit. Immediately aerplanng,formbasinandgivecopiousirrigaon.

Itisadvisedtoapplyprescribedferlizersatevery3monthsinterval.

Fertilizer Application Schedule

1styear=400:200:400:125 (useNPK1345+NPK2828 inequalrao-0.5 kgeach)&MG96125g; OrganoD,OrganoU200-300g/plant.

2nd year = 800:400:800:250 (use NPK 1345+NPK 2828 in equal rao-1 kgeach)&MG-96250g.

3rd year onwards = 1200:600:1200:500 (use NPK 1345+NPK 2828 in equalrao-1.5 kgeach)&MG96–500g(2equalsplitdosesonJuly-Aug &Dec-Jan).

Inputs Application Schedule

I. Soil Preparation (Basal Dosage)

Sl.

of application Dosage Time of Application Product

1 Oragano-D & Organo-U 20 kgs / acre

During land preparation Soil Application

2 Major

2 kgs / acre (mix with 300 - 500 kgs of FYM, incubate2 days & use)

Sl. No. Pest / Disease Product Dosage Mode & Time of Application

Anthracnose

Weeds

2

3 Termites

Spindle bugs

ml /

50 1-2 ml / L

(Planting) Foliar spray Major

5 Mealy bug & Scale

Inputs Application Schedule

II. Crop Protection (Pests and Diseases)

Sl. No. Pest / Disease Product Dosage

Root Grub

6

Basal Stem Rot

7

Rhinoceros beetle

8

Red palm weevil

9

Stem Wet Rot

10

Mode & Time of Application

Sun Rays (Solar Light Trap) 1-2 traps / acre Installation (Planting)

Progress-PFL 1 L / acre (150 L)

Soil Drenching / Drip Irrigation

Marvel MP 5 kg / 150 L water Soil drenching

Core-50 1-2 ml / L Foliar spray

Cona Plus 3 ml / L

Charger 500 g / acre

Palm Trap 2-4 sets / hectare

Dome Trap 2-4 sets / hectare

Marvel-MP 5 kg / acre (150 L)

Marvel-L 1 L / acre (150 L)

Palm Trap 2-4 sets / hectare

Dome Trap 2-4 sets / hectare

Marvel-MP 5 kg / acre (150 L)

Marvel-L 1 L / acre (150 L)

Charger / Mario 300 g / acre (150 L)

Rise-P 5 kg / acre (150 L)

Rise-L 1 L / acre (150 L)

Soil drenching, stem injection

Installation at Vegetative Growth Stage

Soil Drenching near root zone. Vegetative Growth Stage

Installation at Vegetative Growth Stage

Soil Drenching near root zone. Vegetative Growth Stage

Foliar Spray

Bud Rot Disease

11

Safa 450 g / acre (150 L)

Rise-P 5 kg / acre (150 L)

Rise-L 1 L / acre (150 L)

Foliar Spray

Inputs Application Schedule

7 Trishul

Inputs Application Schedule

Magnesiumdeficiency: yellowingof olderleaves Withinaleaf the portion of leafletsexposedtosun turnwhitishyellow, while the shadedportion remaingreen

MG-96

1st and 2nd doses should be given with 30 days interval , later doses after every 3 months. (if this product is used, apply only 50% of regular chemical fertilizers)

IV. In Case of Deficiencies and Disorders

Inputs Application Schedule

IV. In Case of Deficiencies and Disorders

Sl. No.

2

3

Product Dosage

Mode of Application Deficiencies and Disorders

Nitrogen deficiency: Yellowing of leaves

Phosphorus deficiency: Phosphorus deficiency does not produce leaf symptoms in oil palm However, the trunks of affected palms are narrow and tapered

Potassium deficiency: mature leaves become chlorotic and necrotic. orange spotting chlorotic spots, Necrosis within spots is common

Organo U

Progress AC

300-500 g / palm tree

100 g / palm tree

Organo D

Progress P

300-500 g / palm tree

100 g / palm tree

Soil application

Soil application

Soil application

Soil application

NPK 1345

6

Progress K

5 Nitrogen, Phosphorus & Potassium NPK-O

Boron (Hook Leaf & Pinnae are misshapen, stiff and brittle, Fish bone leaf)

7 Iron (Droopy and show diffuse blotchy yellowing and white freckles)

BR-20

100 g / palm tree

250 ml / 150 L of water for one acre

200 g / 150 L of water for one acre

Soil application

Foliar Spray

Foliar Spray

FE-12

F-4

200 g / acre (150L) Foliar Spray

500 g / 150 L of water for one acre

Foliar Spray

8

4 Other

F-6

500 ml / 150 L of water for one acre

Foliar Spray (use under nonspecific micronutrient deficiency conditions)

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