Bananas’ rapid growth rate makes them heavy feeders. Along with macronutrients, such as potassium and nitrogen, reaching proper levels of the micronutrient boron can ensure larger, better-quality bunches.
Due to increasing environmental concerns, the oil palm industry is under growing pressure to adopt sustainable cultivation practices. Expansion into new areas has slowed, resulting in limited land now available for cultivation. This makes it vital for growers to maximize the productivity of existing plantations.
Finding sustainable solutions for organic durian growers in Southeast Asia can be complicated. Organic farmers frequently encounter challenges in producing high quality fruits. This is often because commonly used organic fertilizers can lack essential nutrients such as boron. U.S. Borax can help you find a solution.
As demand for palm oil continues to rise, and the option to grow more palm may seem obvious. Yet, the more sustainable answer is to increase the output and efficiency.
Weng Kee Ch'ng, regional agronomist for U.S. Borax, sits down with
Asia Palm Oil magazine to discuss our company and boron fertilization in the palm oil industry.