{"id":20413,"date":"2024-05-27T13:48:20","date_gmt":"2024-05-27T13:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.selinawamucii.com\/news\/?p=20413"},"modified":"2024-05-27T13:48:21","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T13:48:21","slug":"oil-palm-farmers-in-indonesia-to-fight-microbes-with-organic-fertilizer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selinawamucii.com\/news\/2024\/05\/27\/oil-palm-farmers-in-indonesia-to-fight-microbes-with-organic-fertilizer\/","title":{"rendered":"Oil palm farmers in Indonesia to fight microbes with organic fertilizer\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The oil palm industry in Indonesia is turning to organic fertilizer to end the menace of Phythoptora disease,<\/u><\/a> particularly on aging trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to agricultural practitioner from West java\u2019s Depak City, Irwan Margono, on May 26, 2024, herbicide residue causes leaf withering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added that the most vulnerable plantations are those with more than 15 years in existence as older trees tend to have weak defenses. Indeed, oil palms (Elaeis guineensis)<\/u><\/a> have an economic lifeline of up to 30 years, which starts failing at 15 years.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organic Fertlizer Kills Microbes <\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Irwan mentioned the worst microbes including Azotobacter sp. and Azospirilium sp., which however succumb to mineral-rich organic fertilizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Such organic fertilizers contain the mineral trio of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous, which work with amino acids to kill soil fungi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eradicating Phythoptora in oil palms requires around 125 milliliters (ml) of organic fertilizer per 10 liters (l) of water. Each tree requires 0.5 l every 10 days to withstand infestation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For leaves, the agricultural practitioner recommended leaf sprays containing 2 ml of organic fertilizer in every 1 l of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indonesia\u2019s Palm Oil Production Fact Sheet <\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With such practical advice, Indonesia is keen to make its palm oil industry sustainable as it represents 4.5% of the GDP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The country leads global palm oil production at 30 million tonnes <\/u><\/a>(36 million kilo liters) yearly, per the UN Development Fund (UNDP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2022, Indonesia led production value at $28.7 billion<\/u><\/a> to Malaysia\u2019s  $11.1 billion. The two neighbors represented more than three-quarters of global trade for the commodity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, the prices of palm oil<\/u><\/a> were up May 24 by 11.25%, year-on-year. Traders on the regional Malaysia\u2019s futures platform received 3,920 Malaysian ringgit ($831.82) per tonne. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indonesia Palm Oil Statistics<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Which are the leading oil palm production areas in Indonesia? <\/em>Borneo and Sumatra islands lead in production. Distinct areas include West Java, North Sumatra<\/u><\/a>, Riau, West Kalimantan and Pelalawan, among others. How much palm oil do Indonesia and Malaysia produce as a portion of the world\u2019s production?<\/em> Indonesia and Malaysia together accounted for 83%<\/u><\/a> of global palm oil output in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which related product is Indonesia a key producer?<\/em> Biodiesel. Indonesia produces the most biodiesel in the world, 35% of whose component is crude palm oil. How much palm oil from Indonesia has a sustainable certification?<\/em> By 2021, 1\/4 <\/u><\/a>of Indonesia\u2019s palm oil was certified as sustainable. This means it came from areas other than natural forests. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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