Effect of Residue Management Practices on Yield and Economic Viability of Malaysian Pineapple Production

This paper communicates the effect of in situ burning of pineapple residues (IBPR), in situ decomposition of pineapple residues untouched (IDPR), and the application of the zero burn technique (ZBT, i.e., slashing, raking and stacking of leaves, crowns, and peduncles from 2 m (wide) beds into 3 m (w...

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Published in:Journal of sustainable agriculture 2002-01, Vol.20 (4), p.83-93
Main Authors: Ahmed, O. H., Husni, M. H. A., Anuar, A. R., Hanafi, M. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
economic viability
fruit yield
Malaysia
peat
Pineapple residues
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Summary:This paper communicates the effect of in situ burning of pineapple residues (IBPR), in situ decomposition of pineapple residues untouched (IDPR), and the application of the zero burn technique (ZBT, i.e., slashing, raking and stacking of leaves, crowns, and peduncles from 2 m (wide) beds into 3 m (wide) beds, respectively, on yield. It also compares the economic viability of these residue management practices. The Net Present Value (NPV) was used to compare the economic viability of the three residue management practices. The three residue management practices did not significantly improve yield. Taking into account the Cost environmental Pollution associated with burning of pineapple residues, the NPV analysis revealed that either the IDPR or the ZBT practices can serve as an economically competitive alternative to the usual method of burning pineapple residues.
ISSN:1044-0046
1540-7578
DOI:10.1300/J064v20n04_06