https://opiej.mpob.gov.my Oil Palm Industry Economic Journal Tue, 28 Aug 2018 01:28:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://opiej.mpob.gov.my/economics-of-higher-planting-density-in-oil-palm-plantations/ Tue, 28 Aug 2018 01:28:10 +0000 https://opiej.mpob.gov.my/?p=155 Read more]]> The aim of this paper was to study the financial returns from oil palm planted at different densities on mineral and peat soils in Malaysia. The method of analysis to achieve the mentioned objective was by the cost benefit analysis approach. Data for the analysis was obtained from oil palm planting density experiments at MPOB research stations at Hulu Paka in Terengganu and Teluk Intan in Perak. The analysis indicated that maximum income could be obtained from a planting density of 148 palms/ha, contrary to the conventional practice of 136-148 palms/ha. On peat soil, income is still on the increase when the density is at 200 palms/ha. It is recommended that on peat higher than the conventional planting density of 136-148 palms/ha is adopted in order to maximize net present value (NPV).

]]> https://opiej.mpob.gov.my/the-production-cost-of-oil-palm-fresh-fruit-bunches-the-case-of-independent-smallholders-in-johor/ Mon, 27 Aug 2018 08:35:08 +0000 http://palmoilis.mpob.gov.my/prototype/opiej/?p=115 Read more]]> Like in other perennial crops, the Malaysian oil palm smallholding sector can be broadly categorized into organized and independent smallholders. Despite the overall decline in oil palm smallholdings recently, there has been an expansion of the independent smallholdersí land from 287 000 ha in 1999 to 320 000 ha in 2000. However, due to the unorganized nature of the latter, updated data and information pertaining to the performance of such smallholdings are limited. This paper attempts to overview the economic performance of these smallholders based on a survey in Johor, which has the largest number of independent smallholders (45%) and the largest independent smallholdings (40%) in the country. The paper also discusses the production cost structures of the independent smallholders compared to their counterparts in the organized smallholder sector as well as with estates.

]]> https://opiej.mpob.gov.my/mpob-daily-ffb-reference-pricetowards-a-more-transparent-market/ Mon, 27 Aug 2018 07:41:36 +0000 http://palmoilis.mpob.gov.my/prototype/opiej/?p=85 Read more]]> The objective of this paper is to give a detailed explanation regarding the dissemination of the MPOB Daily Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) Reference Price. The paper will highlight the price formula used and the computation of the Reference Price according to the various regions. The Reference Price is meant as a guide to assist the smallholders in determining their FFB price in relation to crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel (PK) prices. The single reference price will create a transparent market in FFB trading, which will help towards ensuring a more harmonious relationship amongst smallholders, FFB traders and millers.

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