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Journal : Tropical Plantation Journal

Not Just Rain: Quantitative Evidence of the Impact of Historical Rainfall Period 2016-2021 on Palm Oil Production in Riau Indonesia Gunawan, Sri; Pratama, Oktarianto Tidar; Nurcahyono, Nurcahyono
Tropical Plantation Journal Vol 4, No 2 (2025): TROPICAL PLANTATION JOURNAL
Publisher : Akademi Komunitas Perkebunan Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56125/tpj.v4i2.55

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Environmental factors greatly influence oil palm productivity, especially rainfall, which impacts the plant's physiological state. This study aims to analyze the relationship between rainfall and oil palm production. This study used a two-stage survey method. Time series data from 2016-2021 were used to evaluate the relationship between monthly rainfall and three production parameters (productivity, number of fresh fruit bunches (FFB), and average bunch weight (ABW). Correlation and regression analyses were conducted to identify significant contributions of rainfall to yield variables by considering the time lag. The results showed that rainfall that occurred 24-36 months previously had a significant effect on productivity and the number of FFB with R2 values of 53.93% and 54.83%, and rainfall 37-38 months previously contributed to BJR with an R2 value of 40.33%. Rainfall has historically played an important role in determining oil palm yields. Plantation management based on long-term climatological data can be a new approach to optimizing sustainable oil palm production.
Alternative Household Fuel: Fruitless Palm Based on Gasification Biomass with Gasoline and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Saloko, Subakho Aryo; Nurcahyono, Nurcahyono; Kurniawan, Indra; Hartono, Hartono; Gunawan, Sri
Tropical Plantation Journal Vol 4, No 2 (2025): TROPICAL PLANTATION JOURNAL
Publisher : Akademi Komunitas Perkebunan Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56125/tpj.v4i2.57

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Fuel sources derived from oil palm plants are abundant but have not been optimally utilized by the community. This study aims to show the performance efficiency of cheap fuel fruitless (Brondolan) using people's stoves as fuel substitutes for kerosene, coal, and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG). This study uses a quantitative observation method. The types of fuel and stove materials used include (1) conventional kerosene-fired stoves, (2) conventional LPG-fired stoves, (3) gasified biomass stoves fueled with palm fruit, (a) large stove size (Prime Brand), and (b) small stove size (People's Stove Brand). The research procedure is measured by heating 5 liters of water from room temperature to boiling (1000C). The results show that fruitless is more efficient than gasoline, coal, and LPG is more efficient. Based on trials, heat 5 liters of water to a boil at Rp. 200, Gasoline Rp. 1,650, and LPG Rp. 381. The government's role is to provide socialization and policies in applying alternative materials with lozenges to reduce the use of gasoline and LPG. Unrefined fuel can be an alternative material for household scale stoves.
Mapping the Potential of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programs in Palm Oil Plantations Manto, Agus; Gunawan, Sri
Tropical Plantation Journal Vol 5, No 1 (2026): TROPICAL PLANTATION JOURNAL
Publisher : Akademi Komunitas Perkebunan Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56125/tpj.v5i1.89

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The oil palm plantation industry adheres to the concept of sustainability paradigm on 3 main principles, namely profit, people (social society) and planet (environment). One of the social issues is to keep community involvement in running the oil palm plantation business process stable. With the existence of social problems in the community regarding oil palm plantations, the company as a stakeholder seeks to implement Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs with the hope of establishing a harmonious relationship between the company and the local community and the establishment of cooperation so that the community benefits both socially, economically and culturally. This potential mapping program is expected to be the foundation for oil palm plantation companies to determine appropriate coaching programs to improve the welfare of the community around the company by analyzing the description of production aspects, market aspects, administrative financial aspects, human resource aspects, sustainability aspects in each potential business. The research is focused on 2 sub-districts and 1 district in the province of Central Kalimantan. From the results of the analysis , it was concluded that the potential for CSR for horticulture committees and fisheries and livestock commodities became a priority program due to limited needs and supplies.