what are some of the disadvantages and advantages of oil palm plantations?

Answer 1

advantage - a alternative source of fuel, disadvantage - millions of trees have been burned and destroy to clear the forest to make way for palm oil plantations.

Answer 2

Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil which contains saturated fats. The palm oil is derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree. The palm tree is planted in tropical countries. While it is grown commercially mainly in Indonesia and Malaysia. Indonesia and Malaysia is account for 85% of global palm oil production. Oil palm is highly productive. The palm fruit can get more oil than other vegetable oil from the same land. As a result, palm oil production has become an important source of income and a major part of the economy in the regions where it is grown, providing livelihoods for local communities and helping to lift people out of poverty.