OIL PALM INDUSTRY 4.0: EMERGING TRENDS, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES
Keywords:
oil palm, industry 4.0, oil palm growers, challenges, Precision AgricultureAbstract
The integration of Industry 4.0 technologies in the oil palm industry presents a transformative opportunity to enhance sustainability, productivity, and market presence. Through precision agriculture, automation, and traceability systems, the industry can optimize resource management, reduce environmental impact, and comply with sustainability standards. The objective of this paper is to explore the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies in the oil palm industry and examine how these technologies can drive sustainability, productivity, and market access. This study aimed to analyze specific areas where Industry 4.0 technologies are being implemented, identify challenges and opportunities associated with their adoption, and highlight the potential benefits for the oil palm industry and its stakeholders. This is basically a review paper. Apart from using expert knowledge, extensive consultation from journals, and some relevant documents to source for secondary data on the subject matter, the paper has reviewed the world’s emerging trends, challenges and opportunities in oil palm Industry 4.0. This study targets stakeholders in the oil palm industry, sustainability initiatives, and agricultural research. It was revealed that informed decision-making should be facilitated, enhanced sustainability, competitive advantage, and collaboration in the oil palm industry. Thus, the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies in the oil palm industry holds immense promise for transforming the sector into a more sustainable and efficient one. Precision agriculture, automation, and traceability systems enable better resource management, reduced environmental impact, and compliance with sustainability standards.The study recommends that the challenges such as data
management and security, cost and infrastructure limitations, and ensuring the inclusion of smallholder farmers need to be addressed for widespread adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies.
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