Performance and economic comparisons of manual and mechanised fertiliser applications for mature oil palm

The problem of labour shortage in addition to environmental hazard due to improper fertiliser application method calls for efficient and effective method of fertiliser application. This study compares the productivity of workers, human energy expenditure and operational cost between manual and mecha...

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Main Authors: Yahya, Azmi, Su, Vui Heong, El-Pebrian, Darius, Ishola, Tajudeen Abiodun
Format: Article
Sprog:English
Udgivet: Incorporated Society of Planters 2013
Online adgang:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/28837/1/Performance%20and%20economic%20comparisons%20of%20manual%20and%20mechanised%20fertiliser%20applications%20for%20mature%20oil%20palm.pdf