Replanting at Topi Estate and Akapojana Estate
In 2022 we continued our replanting programme for palms over the age of 25 years. It is important to maintain a consistent replanting schedule of 4% to 5% per year so we can continue to advance our planting material with high performance palms, and maintain an even age profile and maximise yield performance. Univanich also continues with planting of progeny trials to ensure continuous improvement of the Univanich breeding programme.
Palms are planted and cover crop is established to provide ground cover and maintain soil moisture, as well as provide nutrients. Empty fruit bunches are applied around the palm as a nutrient mulch to help reduce weeding costs and promote palm growth. Paths are slashed to maintain good access to each palm.