Oil Palm Transitioning To Precision Agriculture
The Palm Oil Industry At Multiple Crossroads
Every piece of the “oil palm mechanisation puzzle” is already in place BUT ONE
Every piece of the “oil palm mechanisation puzzle” is already in place BUT ONE
Where on the crown of the nearest palm is the next ripe bunch?
Where on the crown of the nearest palm is the next ripe bunch?
Without wireless connectivity NO harvesting machine can be profitable!
Without wireless connectivity NO harvesting machine can be profitable!
Specifications of the ideal oil palm harvesting machine and its supporting ancillary
Specifications of the ideal oil palm harvesting machine and its supporting ancillary
Interim Conclusion. What do we already know about oil palm harvesting mechanisation?
Interim Conclusion. What do we already know about oil palm harvesting mechanisation?
How do on-foot workers harvest oil palm fresh fruit bunches today?
How do on-foot workers harvest oil palm fresh fruit bunches today?
If a machine manufacturer somewhere on this planet is willing to develop exactly what the oil palm industry needs?
If a machine manufacturer somewhere on this planet is willing to develop exactly what the oil palm industry needs?
But if a light-on-it-feet, fast and nimble economic harvesting machine existed, would it be sufficient to handle the job?
But if a light-on-it-feet, fast and nimble economic harvesting machine existed, would it be sufficient to handle the job?
A profit & loss account for each of a billion+ palms? Why?
A profit & loss account for each of a billion+ palms? Why?
Is the oil palm industry a recognised member of the precision agriculture community yet?
Is the oil palm industry a recognised member of the precision agriculture community yet?
