Enhancing fresh fruit bunches evacuation through mechanization.
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PIPOC 2007 International Palm Oil Congress Palm oil: Empowering change
August 26-30, 2007 :
Kuala Lumpur :
52116.
Abd Rahim Shuib
40961.
Chew Oe Kheng
47045.
Norazaman Aidros
47046.
Rahmat Kamisan
47047.
Yusof, Ahmad Zamri
47048.
Malaysian Palm Oil Board, MPOB
50178.
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Abstract
Advancements on field mechanization for the oil palm plantation industry have over the years introduced machines and implements adapted to the local terrain conditions. The choice of machines suitability is dependant on land size, terrain condition, management preference and also economics returns. Presently mechanization approaches vary from plantation to plantation with majority on overcoming labour shortage. In the 1990s due to restriction in labour importation many organisations embarked into mechanization. Various machines of different makes were field tested by the plantation. Some were locally developed while others were imported. Some these machines are commercially used until today. However in the post 2000 era, the labour availability for the industry was made easier through government to government arrangement on foreign labour and a result the pace of mechanization was reduced. This paper discusses intensification of work on mechanization in areas which mainly focused on in-field fresh fruit bunches evacuation and transportation of the crop to the mill. Past and present experiences using various types of machines are reported. On research and development of machines, the paper highlights some potential machines to be further developed for future usage to cater for labour demand. Incluye referencias bibliográficas. Advancements on field mechanization for the oil palm plantation industry have over the years introduced machines and implements adapted to the local terrain conditions. The choice of machines suitability is dependant on land size, terrain condition, management preference and also economics returns. Presently mechanization approaches vary from plantation to plantation with majority on overcoming labour shortage. In the 1990s due to restriction in labour importation many organisations embarked into mechanization. Various machines of different makes were field tested by the plantation. Some were locally developed while others were imported. Some these machines are commercially used until today. However in the post 2000 era, the labour availability for the industry was made easier through government to government arrangement on foreign labour and a result the pace of mechanization was reduced. This paper discusses intensification of work on mechanization in areas which mainly focused on in-field fresh fruit bunches evacuation and transportation of the crop to the mill. Past and present experiences using various types of machines are reported. On research and development of machines, the paper highlights some potential machines to be further developed for future usage to cater for labour demand.
Advancements on field mechanization for the oil palm plantation industry have over the years introduced machines and implements adapted to the local terrain conditions. The choice of machines suitability is dependant on land size, terrain condition, management preference and also economics returns. Presently mechanization approaches vary from plantation to plantation with majority on overcoming labour shortage. In the 1990s due to restriction in labour importation many organisations embarked into mechanization. Various machines of different makes were field tested by the plantation. Some were locally developed while others were imported. Some these machines are commercially used until today. However in the post 2000 era, the labour availability for the industry was made easier through government to government arrangement on foreign labour and a result the pace of mechanization was reduced. This paper discusses intensification of work on mechanization in areas which mainly focused on in-field fresh fruit bunches evacuation and transportation of the crop to the mill. Past and present experiences using various types of machines are reported. On research and development of machines, the paper highlights some potential machines to be further developed for future usage to cater for labour demand.
Palabras clave:
FFB
Mecanización.
Palma de aceite
FFB
Mecanización.
Palma de aceite