July 8th, 2009
In response to the large amount of interest received from our recently announced “GPS Guided, Mechanical Planting Technology”, outlined below are some of the key benefits obtained through the use of mechanical planting in plantation establishment.
- Perfect Plant / Row Alignment
This allows mechanisation of weeding, pruning, and harvesting, resulting in considerably lower labour requirements.
- Tree / Branch Development
Exact distance between each tree means that branch development will be uniform, allowing also, consistent yield for each tree. If plantation trees are not planted exactly the same distance apart, branches of both trees can cross, causing alternation of yield where some trees produce larger amounts of branches, but less fruit, meaning lower yields.
- Less Damage to Plants
Planting mechanically guarantees less damage to plants, which means a lower percentage of losses during the plantation establishment.
- Superior Root Development
When planting is mechanically GPS guided, the machine opens a deep ditch in the soil, under the exact place where the plant will be planted. This allows a larger development of the roots as they find the earth broken, also allowing faster growth rates and better plant nutrition, hence an earlier and larger harvest.
- Higher Planting Speed
Higher speed in planting allows plantation establishment and harvesting to be completed sooner, resulting in earlier yield and returns.
- Less Labour Required
Lower manual labour requirement for planting, allows the planting process to be completed faster, with less human error.
Contact us for more information on GPS Mechanical Planting Technology and how it can assist in the rapid establishment and management of large-scale biofuel crop plantations.
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July 7th, 2009
We wish to advise that we have updated our Millettia Plantations web site to illustrate the possibilities of much higher production levels using our Super-Intensive Planting and Management System.
The 10,000 hectare investment model can be viewed at www.millettiaplantations.com/investment.htm and is based on the following requirements:
- Our Genetically superior seedlings
- Our Higher density planting model
- Our super-intensive planting, management and harvesting systems
- Adequate soil & plant moisture levels
- Proper soil & plant nutrition
- Timely and precise pruning
- Correct harvest timing with efficient equipment
- Less than 12 hours from harvest to processing
- High quality extraction and processing equipment / techniques
We look forward to the opportunity of working with you in reaching optimum yields from your plantations.
Contact us for more information on achieving optimum oil yields from a Millettia pinnata plantation.
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May 24th, 2009
Burman BioEnergy is now using GPS assisted mechanical planting technolgy to plant up to 25,000 hectares per month of Jatropha, Millettia and Castor Bean.
The same new technology can be used to achieve planting rates of 10,000 hectares per month when planting Oil Palm and Olive trees.
This technology can greatly assist in the economical supply of Turnkey Planting solutions for the establishment of commercial plantations.
As the seeds / plants receive their first application of fertiliser and irrigation at the point of planting, no setback in growth is incurred and an early first harvest is assured.
Burman Bioenergy is supplying Turnkey Plantation Solutions in Australia, Asia, South America, Central America, North America, Europe and African Countries.
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May 5th, 2009
Due to the recently increased demand for oil palm seed from countries with restrictions on the importation of germinated seeds, Burman BioEnergy company ‘Palm Plantations Of Australia’ is now supplying it’s High Yield Oil Palm Seed in non-germinated form.
Palm Plantations Of Australia’s superior Oil Palm seed has been bred from the highest yielding Oil Palms in the world, with superior genetics bred over the past 60 years from the best trees selected for their high yields and early maturity. Palm Plantations seeds will produce a crop within their 2nd year if properly cultivated.
For more details visit the Palm Plantations Of Australia web site.
October 31st, 2008
Leading oil palm seed producer and palm oil industry consultant Palm Plantations Of Australia has this week launched a new division dedicated to the research and development and commercial realisation of the Australian “Millettia pinnata” species, as a large scale biofuel plantation crop.
Palm Plantations Of Australia managing director, Neville Burman said “interest in the new species as a biofuel crop has been strong, given it’s wider tolerance to adverse climatic conditions, higher oil yield and greater carbon sink”.
“With our experience in palm oil and jatropha plantations, we are now also committed to the advancement of Millettia pinnata genetics for biofuel production.” Mr Burman said.
Millettia Plantations will supply high yielding Millettia pinnata seedlings for plantation establishment as well as specialised consulting services to help plantations achieve optimum yields.
For more information visit the Millettia Plantations & Palm Plantations Of Australia web sites
