https://opiej.mpob.gov.my Oil Palm Industry Economic Journal Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:08:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://opiej.mpob.gov.my/economic-sustainability-in-the-palm-oil-sector-a-bibliometric-review-using-r-studio/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:31:49 +0000 https://opiej.mpob.gov.my/?p=2575 Read more]]> The growth of the global palm oil industry with the call to balance its significant economic contributions with pressing sustainability challenges has been a subject of debate for decades. In line with this pressing need, this study aims to examine the evolution of academic publications on economic sustainability in the palm oil industry through a bibliometric review of scholarly literature spanning from 1996 to 2025. The research analyses publication trends across different dimensions, including authorship, institutional affiliations, geographical distribution, and evolving topic trends. By assessing the trajectory of academic discourse, this study identifies key shifts from production-focused studies to research emphasising environmental impact mitigation, policy frameworks, and sustainable certification mechanisms. Findings from the review suggest that interdisciplinary collaborations have increased over time, reflecting a growing recognition of the complex interplay between economic growth and sustainability in the palm oil sector. In addition, this review highlights gaps in existing research, particularly concerning smallholder economic resilience and policy harmonisation. The study contributes to the academic and policy discourse by providing insights into future research directions that can support sustainable industry practices.

]]> https://opiej.mpob.gov.my/quantile-insights-into-the-role-of-fertiliser-harvesters-and-estate-size-in-shaping-oil-palm-fresh-fruit-bunches-ffb-yield/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:00:12 +0000 https://opiej.mpob.gov.my/?p=2546 Read more]]> This study investigates the impact of fertiliser application, harvester availability and estate size on oil palm fresh fruit bunches (FFB) yield using quantile regression for Malaysian estates. Unlike traditional meanbased approaches, quantile regression allows for a deeper understanding of how these factors influence estates at different yield levels. The results reveal that fertiliser has a strong, positive effect across all yield quantiles, with diminishing returns at higher yield levels. Harvester availability plays a significant role, particularly for medium-yield estates. Estate size exhibits varying effects whereby small and medium-small estates underperform at lower quantiles and show modest improvements at higher quantiles. However, these upward shifts are only weakly significant and have limited effect sizes. These insights suggest while smaller estates may benefit from targeted support, the magnitude of their advantage at higher yield levels is modest. The findings contribute to optimising resource allocation and enhancing sustainability in Malaysia’s palm oil industry.

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