The oil palm tree has originated in the tropics of African countries. This native land is characterised by the same weather we experience in the wet zone of the country, i.e. annual mean rainfall of around 3,000 mm, mean temperature of about 280 C and five-six hours of daily sunshine. When the palm is grown under such climatic conditions the environment is benefitted by the removal of greenhouse gases, conserving soil and soil moisture and also by contributing to the natural water cycle. Hence, when the crop is domesticated and grown under conditions in which it was found naturally, the use of sound agronomic practices cannot harm our environment.
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