Palm pruning is an important agricultural practice aimed at maintaining the health of the palm tree, increasing its productivity, and improving fruit quality. Pruning is usually done once a year, after the harvest season and before the start of the new flowering season.

Objectives of Palm Pruning:

• Remove dry and broken fronds to reduce insect accumulation

• Improve airflow in the palm’s crown

• Facilitate pollination and harvesting

• Reduce the palm’s water and nutrient consumption on non-productive parts

• Lower the risk of farm fires