Mechanization of in-field FFB evacuation 'the Boustead experience'
1999
Ismail Ibrahim, Boustead Estate Agency Sdn. Bhd., Wisma Boustead, 71 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur. (Malaysia) | Abu Hassan Isa, Bebar Estate, P.O. Box 16, 26700 Muadzam Shah, Pahang Darul Makmur. (Malaysia)
A mini tractor fitted with FFB grabbers add hi-lift trailers (MTG) to evacuate FFB and direct loading on to main line/shunting trailers was considered the most promising means of mechanizing in-field FFB collection. This method was introduces in one of our estate in Pahang covering almost the entire area of 2343.7 hectares. The system, which has been running since 1996, is being progressively improved to achieve higher efficiency. The experience so far shows that with the MTG system and reorganization of job functions, the labour requirement for harvesting and FFB evacuation can be reduced by 34%. A lower number of workers reduces infrastructure requirements and fringe benefits. Elimination of double handling reduces collection costs and improves crop quality.
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