Revitalizing Palm Oil Production Based on a Comparison of Actual and Ideal Production at PT. Agro Sinergi Nusantara Kebun Batee Puteh, West Aceh

Abstract

Oil palm productivity is influenced by plant age, land suitability, and plant population density per hectare. This study aimed to analyze the gap between actual fresh fruit bunch (FFB) production and ideal production based on Indonesian Oil Palm Research Institute (PPKS) standards at PT. Agro Sinergi Nusantara Batee Puteh Estate, West Aceh. Secondary data from 2015–2024 were analyzed descriptively by comparing actual, potential, and ideal production. The results showed a significant gap between actual and potential yields. At peak productive age (9–10 years), potential yields reached 34–35 ton ha⁻¹, while actual yields only reached 7.43–8.40 ton ha⁻¹. Suboptimal plant population density (60–70 palms ha⁻¹) and management constraints were identified as the main limiting factors. Plantation revitalization through population improvement and better agronomic management is required to enhance sustainable oil palm productivity