Replanting of ageing oil palm crops in Sabah urgently needed, says Malaysian Oil Palm Association

KOTA KINABALU: There is a pressing need to expedite the replanting of oil palm trees to tackle the issue of over half a million ageing crops in Sabah, says the Malaysian Oil Palm Association chief executive officer.

Joseph Tek Choon Yee said the need for efficient mechanisation solutions, particularly for harvesting bunches from tall palms and gathering loose fruit, worsens the problem.