AgroReview reports on this In Indonesia, a large-scale project has begun to improve the yield of oil palm through the release of African palm weevils on plantations. In North Sumatra, the first batch, which consists of about 7 thousand individuals, was released in the fields of the state-owned company PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV. The plan is to distribute up to one million weevils throughout the country. The goal of the project and expected results The initiative aims to improve the pollination of palm trees, which is expected to increase the yield of fruit. African palm weevils are natural pollinators of oil palm, so their use is considered an effective biological method. It is predicted that the first positive changes in yield will become noticeable within 10–12 months after the release of the weevils. Challenges for the industry and experience from previous years Recently, the growth rate of palm oil production in Indonesia has slowed down, mainly due to the aging of ...