India’s edible oil import bill continues to exert significant pressure on foreign exchange reserves, making rapid expansion of domestic oil palm cultivation a national priority under the National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP).
Over-grown (3 years old) oil palm seedlings retained beyond the recommended nursery period
Normally, oil palm seedlings remain in nurseries for 12-14 months before field planting, but agricultural expansion does not always follow projections. The result leads to an unexpected accumulation of nursery surplus stock sometimes, and a significant portion of this planting material becomes more than three to four years old, reaching heights of 12–14 feet, far exceeding the recommended planting stage & farmers hesitate to accept such quality seedlings for planting.
Clipped for revival, appearing dormant but biologically alive
Scientific clipping and pruning of foliage to reduce transpiration stress, apply technology and intensive agronomic care, including irrigation, nutrient management, and plant health monitoring. Scientific rejuvenation offers an innovative solution capable of transforming a potential loss into a strategic advantage for companies, farmers and the nation.
