Authors:
KOUAME Konan
, CAMARA Brahima
, KONE Boake
, BALLO Koffi
, SEKOU Diabate
and AKE Severin |
Abstract:
The stage of production preceding is characterized by the production of the palm plantation.
During the exploitation, fertilization allows the palm tree to express its full potential for
sustainable production. This work made it possible to take stock of the knowledge on the
nutrition and the fertilization of the oil palm through the major production zones, and especially
the consequences of the uncontrolled use of fertilizers on the environment. From the start of
production, fertilization is driven by an annual intake of potassium, the dose of which is
established by foliar diagnosis, used as the main method of studying the mineral nutrition. The
doses applied vary according to the different production zones. For a necessary balance of all
mineral elements, phosphate, nitrogen and magnesium fertilizers are applied to certain types of
soil for a better expression of the production potential of the material used. The main stages of
fertilizer application are: fertilizer selection, determination of doses, dates and methods of
application. Fertilization makes it possible to obtain a surplus value at least equal to three times
the expenditure granted when they are brought in quantity and balance. Because uncontrolled use
of fertilizers acts dangerously on the environment, water, humans, soil and greatly reduces
biodiversity. The cultivation of oil palms, with the advent of hybrids and a rational fertilization
policy, can be a better tool for the development and improvement of the living standards of small
rural farmers in the tropical world, the main component of the production chain. |
