SustainPalm publication about the potential of intercropping on oil palm fields in peatlands.

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SustainPalm WP3 colleagues from the Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) published an article about the potential for developing an intercropping system on oil palm field in peatland. In this study they investigated the factors that influence the development of such a system by organising group discussion forums with steakholders of farmer groups, academics, local governments, and companies. Soil acidity and fertility, ground water levels, selection of plants, and the arrangement of plant spacing to avoid intra- and inter specific competition appear to be important key factors for a successful intercropping.

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Y F Arifin et al 2024 IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci. 1379 012004

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