Musim Mas Best Management Practices (BMPs)

in Oil Palm Cultivation & Processing

Introduction
The Musim Mas Group has in place many sound practices in the cultivation and production of palm oil that
are consistent with the principles of sustainable agriculture and production. This brief presentation provides
some examples of the best management practices (BMPs) in the plantations and processing facilities.
 Musim Mas Best Management Practices (BMPs)
in Oil Palm Cultivation & Processing

NORTH SUMATRA

CENTRAL
KALIMANTAN

RIAU

WEST
SUMATRA

SOUTH
SUMATRA

Musim Mas Group Plantations

Musim Mas Group Plantations are located in the Provinces of North Sumatra, Riau, West Sumatra, South
Sumatra and Central Kalimantan in Indonesia.
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in Oil Palm Cultivation & Processing

Reception of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) Sterilization of FFB

Threshing and pressing stations Crude palm oil tanks

Musim Mas Group Palm Oil Processing Facilities

The Group has nine palm oil mills with included kernel crushing plants. These plants have been constructed
to Musim Mas design for efficient extraction of CPO and PKO of good quality at minimum cost and in line
with the latest manufacturing practices.
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Pre- Nursery Main Nursery

Nursery Practices
High nursery management standards are adhered to in order to enable production of high quality planting
materials for field planting. This is prerequisite for high sustainable yields from the plantings.
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Mechanical felling Stacking of biomass Planting of oil palm

Planting of legume cover 12 months after planting 18 months after planting

Land Preparation
The zero burning technique is always in the preparation of new land for cultivation. This approach prevents
atmospheric pollution, promotes the recycling of biomass and maintains soil fertility.
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Pests census Pupae of nettle caterpillar Beneficial plants

Application of virus Infected Cocoon Barn owl box

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

An IPM policy
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approaches such as the use of virus and Cordyceps fungus to control leaf eating pests. Barn owls are used for
controlling rats. Beneficial plants have been planted to augment the population of natural enemies of pests.
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Mechanised herbicide application

Use of personal
protective
equipment (PPE)

Proper storage

Safe and Effective Use of Pesticides

When application of pesticides is deemed necessary, particularly for the control of weeds, every effort is made
to ensure that they are properly applied. All operators are trained and provided with personal protective
equipment. Practices are also in place to ensure proper storage of pesticides and disposal of used containers.
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OSH Workshop
p for Field demonstration ….
Strict safety procedures ….
management staff….

Workers’ safety …. OSH Workshop for

Self-assessment and audit….
workers and smallholders….

Occupational Safety and Health [OSH]

Musim Mas OSH Policy and Procedures are cascaded down to all employees and workers through training
and workshops. Monitoring of OSH performance is through self assessment and audit.
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Effluent Treatment
Palm oil mill effluents are treated biologically in a series of ponds for anaerobic and facultative digestion
before discharge for land application. In some mills digested effluent is further treated using aerobic systems
to prepare the effluent to meet the standards for watercourse discharge. Routine intensive monitoring of
effluent quality is carried out to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
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EFB mulching

Application of bunch ash Land application of treated POME

Use of By-Products from Mills

By-products from the processing of FFB are used as fuel or applied as organic fertilizers. Palm fibre, empty
fruit bunches (EFB) and kernel shell are used as solid fuel for the mills. EFBs are also applied in the fields as
mulch. Treated palm oil mill effluent (POME) is also a source of plant nutrients.
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Training on BMPs……

…. in practice
Workshops

… and lectures

Induction training
for new Assistants
Physical training

Training of Human Resources

Training and development is an integral part of Musim Mas management strategies to upgrade the skills of its
people; this includes competency training, sustainability as well as occupational safety and health awareness
and training to build a safe work culture in the workplace.
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Staff houses Workers’ houses

Mosque
Housing complex

Church

Estate schools

Health services

Amenities for Staff and Workers

Self contained housing complexes with social, welfare, religious and safety and health amenities are
provided for the workforce and staff. The Group provides schools and health care services to workers’
children