New Oil Palm Hybrid Launched in India

Leading Indian oil palm company 3F Oil Palm has announced the launch of a new high yield oil palm hybrid in the country, reports the Oils & Fats International, citing The Hiindu BusinessLine The new three-way crossed hybrid, imported from Malaysia and Costa Rica by the company, could reduce yield time from 36 months to 24 months.
The company said it planned to plant 5,000-7,500 hectares with the new hybrid saplings, initially to farmers in Andhra Pradesh ahead of the 2022/23 season.  The new releases included CALIX Q6, which was produced in Malaysia by Sime Darby Plantations and helped plants withstand high temperatures.