Risk Management

Fungal Inoculation | Fungal Pathogens | Bio-Inoculants Formulation | Physico-Chemical | Risk Management

Risk management in the context of Agarwood production, especially when using microbial or chemical inoculation techniques, is essential for ensuring healthy plantations, quality resin yield, and long-term sustainability.


Key Risk Areas in Agarwood Production

Risk CategoryDescriptionExamples
Biological RisksPests, pathogens, over-infection from inoculantsFungal overgrowth, tree mortality
Environmental RisksNatural conditions affecting tree healthDrought, floods, typhoons
Operational RisksErrors in inoculation, maintenance, harvestingPoor injection technique, late resin extraction
Technical RisksFailure of technology or poor formulationContaminated inoculants, blocked vessels
Regulatory/Legal RisksViolations in permits, export compliance (e.g., CITES)No DENR-EMB clearance, unregistered DNA barcode
Market RisksPrice volatility, low buyer demand, export bansMarket saturation, Middle East buyer delays

Risk Management Strategies

StrategyDetails
Pre-Inoculation InspectionAssess tree health, age, and readiness for inoculation.
Sterile ProtocolsUse sterilized tools, clean inoculants to prevent cross-contamination.
Weather MonitoringTime inoculations before dry seasons to avoid waterlogging/flood stress.
Proper DosageFollow calibrated volumes per tree species/age.
Resin Monitoring PlanRegularly check for resin formation and tree response.
Compliance ManagementSecure CNC/ECC, BMB/CITES permits, and DNA sequencing for legality.
Diversified BuyersEstablish multiple buyer channels to reduce market dependency.

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