What makes Millettia pinnata a superior, more sustainable biofuel species?


Biofuel / Oil Plantation Crop Comparison

  Oil Palm Jatropha Millettia
Rainfall requirement per year 2,000-3,000mm 600-2,000 250-2,500mm
Harvest Method Manual Manual Easily Mechanised
Plantation Carbon Credits Qualified No No Yes
Area managed per plantation worker 10Ha 5Ha 60Ha
Oil Yield / Ha - 3yrs 2.75 3 10
Oil Yield / Ha - 10yrs 10.5 9.5 18
Oil Yield / Ha - 15yrs 11 10 28

Yields above are based on results from plantations that are professionally managed with high quality plant genetics, adequate soil nutrition, proper harvesting techniques and high quality processing equipment.

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