Cultivation & Plantation | Inoculation & Resin | Harvesting & Processing | Product Manufacturing | Distribution & Export
Plantation management ensures the healthy development of perfumery tree crops through well-planned operations, sustainable practices, and continuous monitoring.
1. Crop Zoning & Layout Planning
- Zoning by Species: Group crops with similar growth requirements and harvest cycles.
- Windbreaks & Buffer Zones: Use hardy species (e.g., Canarium, Gliricidia) to protect crops from wind and reduce pest influx.
- Access Routes: Design internal roads and paths for easy monitoring, irrigation, and harvest logistics.
2. Routine Maintenance
- Weed Management: Scheduled manual or mechanical weeding, mulching with organic matter.
- Pruning & Thinning: Regularly shape trees to promote airflow and remove overcrowded or unproductive individuals.
- Sanitation: Dispose of diseased plant parts to prevent disease spread.
3. Nutrient & Soil Health Management
- Organic Fertilization: Application of compost, vermicast, fermented plant juice (FPJ), and indigenous microorganisms (IMO).
- Soil Testing: Annual or biannual testing to assess pH, macro/micronutrient levels.
- Microbial Inoculants: Introduce beneficial fungi and bacteria (e.g., mycorrhizae, Trichoderma) to enhance nutrient uptake and resistance.
4. Integrated Pest & Disease Management (IPDM)
- Monitoring: Weekly scouting for pests, pathogens, and physiological disorders.
- Biological Control: Use of neem extracts, Beauveria, Metarhizium, or Bacillus-based products.
- Cultural Practices: Proper spacing, pruning, sanitation to minimize pest habitats.
5. Irrigation Management
- Drip Irrigation Systems: Efficient water delivery to reduce waste and promote deep root growth.
- Rainwater Harvesting: Construct ponds or tanks to collect and store seasonal rainfall.
- Moisture Monitoring: Use tensiometers or soil moisture sensors to schedule irrigation accurately.
6. Intercropping & Biodiversity Management
- Agroforestry Integration: Plant nitrogen-fixing trees (Erythrina, Sesbania), medicinal herbs, or shade-loving crops (e.g., ginger, turmeric).
- Pollinator Habitats: Maintain flowering hedgerows and avoid broad-spectrum insecticides.
- Crop Rotation Zones: Introduce soil-restorative crops between replanting cycles.
7. Harvesting & Tree Induction (for Resin Crops like Agarwood)
- Harvest Readiness: Monitor trees for maturity, DBH (Diameter at Breast Height), and health status.
- Induction Protocols: Use mechanical or biological methods (e.g., Fusarium oxysporum + MnO₂) for resin formation in agarwood.
- Tool Sanitation: Sterilize tools to prevent cross-contamination between trees.
8. Record-Keeping & Plantation Monitoring
- Digital Mapping: Use GPS or drone mapping for land-use planning and inventory.
- Data Logging: Track growth rates, health status, input usage, and induction/harvest dates.
- Audit Trails: Ensure traceability for regulatory compliance (DENR, DA, LGU) and export certification.
9. Labor & Workforce Management
- Training: Regular upskilling on pruning, grafting, inoculation, and organic input preparation.
- Health & Safety: Equip workers with PPE and promote safe chemical handling protocols.
- Incentive Systems: Implement performance-based rewards for productivity and care.