JOURNAL ARTICLE

Indonesia to Use 1 Million African Weevils to Spur Palm Output.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Listiyorini, Eko 3 of 3

Abstract

Indonesia plans to introduce 1 million African weevils to boost palm oil production, aiming to improve pollination and fruit development. The weevils, collected from Tanzania, are expected to help revive production growth in the palm oil sector. While the insects offer a faster solution to supply issues, replanting old trees with high productivity seedlings remains crucial for long-term sustainability. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Botany
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:184041645
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