PALMOILMAGAZINE, MUKOMUKO – The Agriculture Office of Mukomuko Regency, Bengkulu Province, has achieved the replanting of 906 hectares of oil palm plantations out of the 2024 target of 1,000 hectares. This program is designed to replace unproductive oil palm trees, primarily affected by the use of substandard seeds and plant age.
“This achievement includes areas that are fully completed and those still in progress at the provincial level and the Directorate General of Plantations under the Ministry of Agriculture,” said Iwan Cahaya, Head of the Plantation Division at the Mukomuko Agriculture Office, as quoted by Palmoilmagazine.com via Antara on Monday (30/11/2024).
Of the total realized area, 67.8 hectares have reached the second stage of the Cooperation Agreement (PKS). Meanwhile, 342.42 hectares are awaiting technical recommendations for the first stage, 229.76 hectares are in the third stage, 181 hectares are undergoing document verification in the fourth stage, and 106 hectares are in the process of completing administrative requirements in the fifth stage.
Although the rejuvenation realization for 2024 has reached 906 hectares, activities such as tree felling and chipping will only begin in 2025. A similar situation occurred with the rejuvenation realization of 700 hectares in 2023, which will be carried out throughout 2024.
The Mukomuko Agriculture Office has also set a target for palm oil rejuvenation for smallholders of 1,000 hectares for 2025, the same as the previous year’s target. “This target aims to replace unproductive oil palm plants to provide better yields for farmers,” said Iwan.
Currently, several farmer groups in Mukomuko have submitted proposals for the palm oil rejuvenation program. These proposals will be included in the rejuvenation targets for the coming year.
This rejuvenation initiative is expected to enhance the productivity of smallholder oil palm plantations and positively impact farmers’ economies. Administrative and technical support from the government continues to be strengthened to ensure the success of this program.
With a significant area of smallholder oil palm plantations still using inferior seeds, Mukomuko has the potential to become one of the leading regions in improving the quality and yield of national oil palm plantations. (P2)
