Field Notes
Potassium chloride is the most common palm fert...
KCl is cost-effective for oil palm, but chloride accumulation can affect yield in poorly drained soils. This article explains potassium demand in oil palm, the role of chloride, and when...
Your fertiliser is not working as hard as it co...
Low soil pH is one of the most common reasons fertilisers underperform in Malaysian agriculture. This guide covers what happens below pH 5.5, how to calculate lime requirement, and the...
The brown spots on your rice leaves are not a d...
Iron toxicity causes bronzing and yield loss in flooded paddy fields. This article explains the soil chemistry behind the problem, the nutrients that prevent it, and what management steps have...
The RSPO changed its smallholder standard. Here...
RSPO's updated Independent Smallholder standard came into effect in 2024. Here is a plain-language breakdown of what changed, what the CSPO premium looks like, and what fertiliser records are now...
Indonesia's B40 mandate has pulled 2 million to...
Indonesia's B40 biodiesel mandate has tightened global palm oil supply. This article works through the supply math, the age problem across Southeast Asian estates, and how to maximise FFB yield...
GHG reporting is now part of MSPO. Here is what...
MSPO now requires greenhouse gas emissions reporting. This article explains where palm oil emissions come from, how fertiliser choices affect the numbers, and what records need to be in place.