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Indonesia's oil palm yield may increase to 4 tons per hectare by 2015

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In 2015, Indonesia's oil palm yield may increase to 4 tons per hectare
(Agricultural Wealth Network)    According to the chairman of the Indonesian Palm Oil Board at an industry conference on November 11, Indonesia's palm oil production may increase to 20 million tons this year. In 2010, Indonesia's palm oil production may grow by 5%, reaching 21 million tons.

By 2015, Indonesia's oil palm yield may increase from the current 3.8 tons per hectare to 4.0 tons per hectare, because more oil palm trees will enter maturity and the number of fruit will increase.

Unless El Nino weather occurs. If El Nino weather occurs, it may threaten the weather conditions in Indonesia's oil palm growing areas.

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