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Utilization of Oil Palm Waste as a Renewable Energy Source: A Current Literature Review Cecep Ijang Wahyudin; La Oge
Journal of Agriculture, Agribusiness, Welfare, Technology, Humanity, Environment, Social, and Economy Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): July 2025 Edition
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64690/agrones.v1i2.280

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The palm oil industry is one of Indonesia’s key plantation sectors, generating substantial amounts of both solid and liquid waste. This waste includes empty fruit bunches (EFB), shells, fibers, and palm oil mill effluent (POME). This literature review aims to examine the potential and recent technological advancements in utilizing oil palm waste as an environmentally friendly renewable energy source. A systematic literature review was conducted using journal articles, conference proceedings, and scientific reports published between 2018 and 2024. The findings indicate that oil palm waste can be converted into solid biomass (such as briquettes and pellets), biogas from POME, and raw materials for biodiesel and bioethanol. Technologies employed include anaerobic fermentation, pyrolysis, and gasification. Moreover, the utilization of this waste contributes to greenhouse gas emission reduction and enhances energy efficiency in plantation and processing facilities. However, technical and economic challenges remain major barriers to large-scale development. Collaboration among industry stakeholders, government, and academia is essential for the sustainable optimization of oil palm waste utilization. This study highlights that transforming waste into energy is a strategic step toward national energy resilience and sustainable development.
Potential Land Extensification And Expansion In Private Oil Palm Plantations In Indonesia Cecep Ijang Wahyudin; Rangga Rahmananda; Fachri Ibrahim Nasution; Ronal Castro; Rahayu Dwi Ningtyas; Febrianti Febrianti
Journal of Agriculture, Agribusiness, Welfare, Technology, Humanity, Environment, Social, and Economy Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): April - June 2026 Edition
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64690/agrones.v2i1.733

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The expansion of private oil palm plantations in Indonesia remains a critical issue due to the country’s position as the world’s largest crude palm oil (CPO) producer, with production reaching 48.23 million tonnes in 2023. This study aims to analyze the potential, constraints, and strategic opportunities for plantation extensification, particularly through the utilization of marginal lands (S2 and S3) and corporate expansion strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, and partnership schemes. A systematic literature review was conducted by synthesizing peer-reviewed journals, government statistics, and institutional reports selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria to capture current dynamics of oil palm development in Indonesia. The findings indicate that the availability of highly suitable agricultural land (S1) is increasingly limited, encouraging companies to explore alternative strategies such as the optimization of degraded and idle lands, strengthening smallholder partnership schemes (plasma), and implementing replanting programs such as Peremajaan Sawit Rakyat (PSR). However, these opportunities are constrained by stricter environmental governance, land-use regulations, and increasing global sustainability requirements. The review further shows that S2 and S3 lands present significant biophysical limitations, including high soil acidity, poor drainage, and aluminium toxicity, which increase production costs and require advanced agronomic management. Socio-economic challenges such as land conflicts and unequal benefit distribution also continue to affect plantation expansion outcomes. This study concludes that Indonesia’s palm oil development is gradually shifting from land extensification toward productivity intensification. This transition highlights the need for stronger sustainability governance through ISPO and RSPO certification systems, improved environmental management practices, and more inclusive stakeholder engagement to ensure that plantation development remains economically viable, environmentally responsible, and socially equitable.
Response Of Nilaparvata Lugens (Stal.) Hemiptera; Delpacidae To The Application Of Deltamethrin Insecticides At Sublethal Concentrations Awaluddin Awaluddin; Waode Siti Anima Hisein; Siska Efendi; La Oge; Cecep Ijang Wahyudin
Journal of Agriculture, Agribusiness, Welfare, Technology, Humanity, Environment, Social, and Economy Vol. 1 No. 4 (2026): Januari 2026 Edition
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64690/agrones.v1i4.579

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The initial population of Nilaparvata lugens was obtained from the field and developed in the entomology and toxicology laboratory of the plant protection department of Halu Oleo University. This study began with mass cultivation of the N. lugens insect pest. This was followed by selecting the LC50 concentration based on mortality at 72 hours after treatment. The results of the probit analysis found an LC50 value 3.16 ml/L for the insecticide deltamethrin. The high recommended concentration found for the insecticide deltamethrin is suspected because it is not recommended for use on N. lugens in rice fields. Increasing the frequency of application at sublethal concentrations (LC10 and LC25) was shown to trigger an increase in the resurgence ratio of 1.50 and 1.70 times, respectively, compared to the control group.
Edible Film Application from Red Ginger Starch as Seblak Seasoning Packaging Melati Savira Habsari; Yelmira Zalfiatri; Dewi Fortuna Ayu; Annisa Nazifa Salman; Cecep Ijang Wahyudin
Journal of Agriculture, Agribusiness, Welfare, Technology, Humanity, Environment, Social, and Economy Vol. 1 No. 4 (2026): Januari 2026 Edition
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64690/agrones.v1i4.628

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Edible film was a thin layer made from agricultural-based raw materials that was applied as a coating on food components and was directly consumable. Red ginger as a herbal plant contained polysaccharides that had the potential to serve as a starch source. This study aimed to obtain the best edible film formulation with the addition of red ginger starch, which was applied as packaging for seblak seasoning. The research was conducted experimentally using a completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of five treatments and three replications. The treatments included P1 with 0.5 g of red ginger starch, P2 with 1.0 g, P3 with 1.5 g, P4 with 2.0 g, and P5 with 2.5 g. The observed parameters were water vapor transmission rate, thickness, solubility, dissolution time in seblak seasoning, and moisture content of the edible film applied to the seasoning. Based on the results, the selected treatment was P1 (0.5 g red ginger starch), which produced a water vapor transmission rate of 4.58 g/m²•hour, a thickness of 0.18 mm, a solubility of 91.08%, a dissolution time of 1 minute 3 seconds in seblak seasoning, and a moisture index of 0.0711 g on the sixth day.
Optimization of Intercropping Corn in Immature Oil Palm Plantations (Non-Yielding Stage) Cecep Ijang Wahyudin; Rannando Rannando; Fachri Ibrahim Nasution
Journal of Agriculture, Agribusiness, Welfare, Technology, Humanity, Environment, Social, and Economy Vol. 1 No. 4 (2026): Januari 2026 Edition
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64690/agrones.v1i4.657

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The optimization of land use in immature oil palm plantations (non-yielding stage) is crucial to enhancing productivity and supporting sustainable agriculture. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of corn intercropping systems on vegetative growth, yield, and land-use efficiency in immature oil palm plantations. An experimental method with a Randomized Block Design was employed, consisting of two treatments: corn monoculture (control) and corn intercropped in the inter-row spaces of immature oil palms, each replicated three times. Observed parameters included plant height, number of leaves, cob weight, grain yield, and Land Equivalent Ratio (LER). The results demonstrated that intercropped corn exhibited higher vegetative growth, including increased plant height and leaf number, due to optimal utilization of growing space and improved microclimatic conditions, such as stable soil moisture and light shading. Generative growth also improved, as evidenced by higher cob weight and grain yield, which reached 7.6 t/ha compared to 6.9 t/ha in monoculture. The LER value of 1.10 indicated a 10% higher land-use efficiency in intercropping systems. Positive interactions among crops minimized competition for nutrients and water, enhanced weed control, and maintained stable microclimatic conditions, contributing to sustainable plantation management. Economically, intercropping provided additional income for farmers during the immature phase of oil palms without compromising the main crop. In conclusion, corn intercropping in immature oil palm plantations optimizes space, improves both vegetative and generative growth, enhances yield per unit area, increases LER, and offers ecological and economic benefits, making it a viable and sustainable strategy for maximizing productivity and supporting diversified agricultural systems.