oilpalm cultivation in karnataka

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murugavelu

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oilpalm introduced to india in 1992-93 for commercial cultivation,now AP stand first next is karnataka in area and production.this crop yeild a fruit bunch which weighs from 10-70kg depends on the age and maintenance of the crop.oilpalm is 100% irrigated crop and in perinial nature,commercially viable upto 30-35 years but it lives upto 100 years.from mesocarp of the fruit oil is extracted and it is edible grade,other than oil,we get kernel oil,gums,fibre,fronds,sludge etc is available from this crop.

oilpalm crop loves very hot and humid climate,except block soil crop can grow in large variety of soil but red sandy loam is the best soil.
oilpalm needs consistence in irrigation without any much dry spell.
oilpalm needs special weevil for the pollination and for fruit setting
oilpalm ffb price is fixed by the governament
this crop is 100%supported by the deportment of horticulture
bhadravathi balagi oilpalms Ltd comapamy as a processing mill at 10 tonn/hr
bbopopdp@yahoomail.com
crop can yeild 10-15t/acre from 7yr onwards
present fruit prise is4400/tonn of ffb
 
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