In cooperation with various institutions in Southeast Asia, Agrisoft Systems has contributed to a range of publications that are aimed at bridging the gap between science and field practice.

Oil Palm

If you are interested to find out more about our publications, click on the pictures. Some book sections from our publications can be downloaded as PDF's that you can read off-line.

Oil Palm: Management for Large and Sustainable Yields

Fairhurst, T and Härdter, R (eds.) (2003) 382p. Paperback. ISBN 981-04-8485-2. Colour, 176mm x 250mm, ~1 kg, 105gsm matt threadsewn. Includes Appendix and Color Plates. This book is indexed.

This publication is jointly published by the PPI-PPIC (ESEAP) and IPI and covers various aspects of oil palm management contributed by experts in oil palm agronomy.

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Oil Palm Series Volume 1 – Nursery

Oil Palm Series Volume 2 – Immature

Oil Palm Series Volume 3 – Mature

The Oil Palm Series (English)

Jointly published by the Southeast Asia Program and 4T Consultants (Vol 1-6) and CIRAD (Vol 7 French). A5/A6-size. Laminated, wire binding.

The Oil Palm Series consists of seven volumes covering the nursery, immature and mature phases of oil palm management. These full-colour handbooks and pocket guides are printed on laminated paper and can also be used as outdoor reference material.

Volumes 1–3 are A5-sized Field Handbooks, with detailed instructions for handling common situations out in the field, e.g. how fertilizer should be applied, canopy management, etc.

Volumes 4–6 are the Pocket Guide versions of the Field Handbooks. These handy, A6-sized companions to the handbooks summarizes the same principles into a condensed format for use in the field.

Volume 7 is a pocket guide for interpreting and treating the deficiencies found commonly out in the field. This publication has been translated into French, Bahasa Indonesia, Spanish, and Thai. Click on the books to find out more.

You can also read our web article on Legume Cover Plants (an excerpt from Volume 2).

Oil Palm Series Volume 4 – Nursery

Oil Palm Series Volume 5 – Immature

Oil Palm Series Volume 6 – Mature

Seri Tanaman Kelapa Sawit Volume 1 – Pembibitan

Seri Tanaman Kelapa Sawit Volume 2 – Tanaman Belum Menghasilkan

Seri Tanaman Kelapa Sawit Volume 2 – Tanaman Menghasilkan

The Oil Palm Series (other languages)

The popularity of the English version of the Oil Palm Series has generated much interest in the Southeast Asian region, and ESEAP (in conjuction with the Indonesian Oil Palm Research Institute) has now produced Bahasa Indonesia versions to cater specifically to the Indonesian and Malaysian oil palm plantations.

OP Flyer BI [PDF, 128K] - Click here to download our flyer for Bahasa Indonesia Handbooks.Volumes 1–3 of the Oil Palm Series have been translated into Bahasa Indonesia.

Pocket Guide – Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms (Thai)

Volume 6 has also been translated into Thai. Limited print copies.
This item is not available for download.

Volume 7 is available in various languages:

Oil Palm Series Volume 7 – Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms and Disorders of Oil Palm (This edition is currently out of stock.

A revised English edition is scheduled for 2004.

Guide de poche – Symptômes de Déficiences Minérales et Anomalies chez le Palmier à Huile.

Buku Petunjuk – Gejala Defisiensi Hara and Kelainan pada Tanaman Kelapa Sawit.

Limited print copies. Not available for download.

Guia de Bolsillo – Síntomas de Deficiencias de Nutrientes y Desórdenes en Palma Aceitera.

Limited print copies. Not available for download.

Pocket Guide – Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms (Thai).

Limited print copies. Not