Despite the genetic potential of hybrid oil palm plants to produce up to 10-12 tons of palm oil per hectare per year, the reality on the ground is far from expectations. National production is recorded at only 2.6–4.1 tons of palm oil per hectare per year—merely about 25-30% of its maximum potential. This condition reflects the still-weak management of cultivation practices in the field.

In response to this challenge, the Faculty of Agriculture at Padjajaran University (Faperta Unpad) and Etcas Consultant have initiated a series of technical training aimed directly at improving the productivity of Fresh Fruit Bunches (TBS) and the efficiency of palm oil production. This activity will be held from October to December 2025 at the Horison Ultima Hotel in Bandung.

“Through this short training, we hope participants can apply best practices in their respective plantations to boost productivity. This is not just technical training, but also a contribution to support the government's program in providing raw materials for palm oil for biodiesel and biogasoline,” said the organizers in an official statement to InfoSAWIT on Tuesday (July 8, 2025).

In this training, participants will be equipped with five main integrated topics, starting from basic fertilization understanding to the latest agronomic strategies.

Five Strategic Topics of Palm Oil Training

Fertilization in Oil Palm (3 Days)
This training aims to build an understanding of the correct methods, doses, timing, and types of fertilizers. Additionally, participants will be equipped with a new paradigm that increasing production in the plantation sector cannot be instant but must follow biological industry principles.

Preparation of Fertilization Recommendations – Stage 1 (4 Days)
Focused on skills to prepare simple yet effective and profitable fertilization recommendations. Participants will also learn to calculate the economic efficiency point of fertilizers, an important aspect in maintaining plantation profitability.

Preparing Fertilization Recommendations Independently – Stage 2 (5 Days)
In this advanced stage, participants will be taught to read leaf and soil analysis data and prepare recommendations based on the actual needs of the plants. This topic will also discuss the importance of field inspections, climate influences, and field experiments to determine optimal fertilization strategies.

Root Management: Agronomic Technique Innovations (3 Days)
One of the standout materials is the Under Soil Surface Management technique to improve the root zone (rhizosphere) and encourage active root growth. If managed correctly, this innovation is believed to increase production by 30–80%.

Canopy Management (2 Days)
This training aims to introduce ways to manage plant canopies to maximize photosynthesis. Participants will also understand how the number of fronds affects productivity and learn to recognize nutrient deficiency symptoms as indicators of plant health.

Commitment to Farmers' Welfare

Through this training, EnergyWorld Indonesia and its partners hope to bridge the gap between academic research and field practices. “This training is not only for technicians or managers of large plantations but also for independent palm oil farmers so they can manage their plantations scientifically and more productively,” the organizers stated.

Registration is now open and can be accessed through the Registration link. With limited capacity and applicable topics, this training is expected to be a strategic momentum to close the productivity gap between the potential and reality of national palm oil plantations. (T2)

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