Impact of mechanisation on soil compaction in oil palm plantations

Aminulrashid Ibrahim, . and Mohd Ramdhan Khalid, . and Mohd Khairul Fadzly Md Radzi, . and Mohd Azwan Mohd Bakri, . (2024) Impact of mechanisation on soil compaction in oil palm plantations. Palm Oil Engineering Bulletin (145). pp. 29-34. ISSN 1511-9734

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Abstract

Currently, in Malaysia, several planters in oil palm plantations are concerned about soil compaction, which is mainly related to the deployment of mechanisation and can impact yield performance. The impact of mechanisation on soil compaction in oil palm plantations should be considered, as it may directly affect the productivity of the entire plantation. This review focuses on the impact and effects of mechanisation, specifically whether it contributes directly or indirectly to soil compaction and subsequently affects oil palm yield in Malaysia. It highlights that the use of mechanisation in oil palm plantations has both positive and negative effects on oil palm yield. Therefore, it is vital for the management of oil palm plantations to ensure the suitability of the machinery to be used, following the topography and characteristics of the soil to ensure soil health is maintained.

Item Type:	Article
Creators:	Aminulrashid Ibrahim, . and Mohd Ramdhan Khalid, . and Mohd Khairul Fadzly Md Radzi, . and Mohd Azwan Mohd Bakri, .
Title:	Impact of mechanisation on soil compaction in oil palm plantations
Date:	2024
Location:	Malaysian Palm Oil Board website
Publication:	Malaysian Palm Oil Board
Number:	145
Physical Description:	6p.
Additional Information:	Palm Oil Engineering Bulletin formerly known as Engineering News
Agency Name:	Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Date Deposited:	15 Jul 2025 02:11
Last Modified:	15 Jul 2025 02:11
URI:	http://myagric.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/23379

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