Comprehensive Oil Palm Plantation Management and Crop Protection Services

The Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), operating under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) at its Regional Station Palode, Pacha, is inviting bids for a comprehensive suite of agricultural services. This tender, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8009004, will commence on 23-09-2026 at 10:01 AM and conclude on 14-10-2026 at 11:00 AM. The scope of work encompasses crucial land management and crop protection activities essential for oil palm cultivation. Specifically, the services required include machine weeding utilizing brush cutters, manual weeding through scraping with spades, and the cleaning of fences to establish firelines. Furthermore, the tender seeks the establishment and weeding of circular basins around oil palm trees, with specified radii of 2-3 meters and 1-2 meters respectively, each featuring a bund of 15-20 cm height. Additional services include the precise application of fertilizers, the spraying of pesticides and fungicides directly onto oil palm trees and seedlings, the application of plant protection chemicals into the soil, and soil drenching with fungicides. This tender presents a significant opportunity for service providers to contribute to the operational efficiency and health of the oil palm plantation managed by the South office of the Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research.