FGV Annual Integrated Report 2019

47 ANNUAL INTEGRATED REPORT 2019 03 S E C T I O N AGE PROFILE We managed to reduce the old tree age distribution to 30% in 2019 compared to 34% in 2018. Overall, the distribution of old and very old trees reduced in 2019 and the average age of our palms is now 13.8 years. At the same time, the hectarage with prime aged palms increased in 2019 compared to 2018 due to an accelerated replanting programme of 5% per year. Mechanised Area (Ha) FFB Yield (MT/Ha) 0 - 3 Years > 20 Years 4 - 9 Years 10 - 20 Years 2019 115,000 2018 96,500 2017 70,500 FFB Production (Million MT) 2018 4.21 2017 4.26 2018 16.89 2017 16.94 2019 4.45 2019 18.44 15% 15% 21% 49% 2012 16.3 years 2018 20% 24% 14.3 years 22% 34% 2019 19% 26% 13.8 years 25% 30% 2017 20% 24% 14.8 years 19% 37% 2016 15.0 years 20% 23% 17% 40% MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS STATEMENTS AND ANALYSIS Note: total mechanised area