THE EVALUATION OF THE DETERMINANTS FACTORS FOR THE INCREASE OF THE PRODUCTION IN AN OIL PALM COMPANY

Abstract

With the growth of the world population, we have increasingly sought to increase productivity in the agricultural sector, which increasingly requires techniques, tools and skilled labor to reach the satisfactory level of production. The objective of this article is to analyze the factors that may contribute to the increase of productivity in a company producing Dendê. Characterized as a descriptive exploratory research, where the data collection occurred with the application of a closed questionnaire, the main results demonstrate that the investigated company needs to invest in training of its supervisors and the quality of life of its employees so that there is the compliance with the activities and that they are executed through the best method, which allows the reduction of production costs. It is also worth noting that based on the analyzed data, it is necessary to invest constantly in the improvement of its machinery, in order to remain competitive before the market. Regarding the cultivation of the Oil Palm, the company applies strict fertilization and spacing standards among the seedlings, in addition to being geographically located in a region with a favorable climate for cultivation