Published Paper


Analysis of the Development of Palm Oil Plantations in the Province of Kalimantan Timur-Indonesia

Zuhdi Yahya
Faculty of Agriculture, University of 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda, Jalan Ir. H. Juanda 80, Samarinda City, East Kalimantan Province – 75124,indonesia
Page: 429-434
Published on: 2024 June

Abstract

This study examines how these needs are managed in oil palm plantations in Province of East Kalimantan. Oil palm plantation is a land development in East Kalimantan that aims toreduce the region's dependence on natural resources while expanding socioeconomicdevelopment. This study used descriptive analytical methods based on primary data obtained from a literature review and focus group discussion. We found that palm oil plantation are serious challenge for ecological development project. Because 44% of the land used for farms is still forest. At the same times, there may be an opportunity yo prevent deforestation and explore ways to improve palm oil. But because 87% of the land should be planted. The development of oil palm plantations is supported by limited goverment regulaion despite the fact that there are many problems with their use in the region.

 

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