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InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices for plasma smallholders in Riau Province increased for the period of April 15–21, 2026, with 9-year-old palms rising by Rp41.42/kg to Rp4,116.83/kg.

 InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) were set at Rp15,635/kg on Monday (April 13, 2026), marking an increase of Rp46/kg or 0.30% compared to the previous trading session.

InfoSAWIT, MUMBAI – India’s palm oil imports fell sharply in March 2026, declining nearly 19% month-on-month as rising global vegetable oil prices prompted buyers to delay purchases.

InfoSAWIT, SAROLANGUN – A clash between the Orang Rimba, also known as Suku Anak Dalam (SAD), and a palm oil company’s security personnel broke out in Bukit Suban Village, Air Hitam District, Sarolangun Regency, Jambi, on Sunday (April 12, 2026), leaving at least four SAD residents injured.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Riau Province is pushing the integration of palm oil plantations and cattle farming as a strategic solution to rising national meat demand.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) is preparing to adopt B50 biodiesel as part of Indonesia’s energy transition strategy, while prioritizing safety through rigorous technical testing.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – State-owned company PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara is facing significant challenges in managing vast palm oil plantation assets, many of which are in poor condition.

InfoSAWIT, SURABAYA – Palm oil-based energy innovation continues to emerge as a promising solution amid global energy challenges and the transition toward greener energy sources.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian government is accelerating the implementation of Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification in the downstream sector as a strategic move to strengthen global competitiveness while ensuring sustainable practices.

InfoSAWIT, NORTH SUMATRA – Efforts to improve oil palm plantation productivity continue to advance through research-based innovation. One such initiative has been carried out by the Indonesian Oil Palm Research Institute (PPKS) in collaboration with the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) through the release of pollinating insects at the Marihat Unit.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Ganoderma disease remains one of the major threats in oil palm cultivation. However, the assumption that livestock presence in plantation areas is the primary cause of its spread is scientifically inaccurate.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – The Riau Provincial Government has reaffirmed its commitment to becoming a center for integrating oil palm plantations and cattle farming through the Sistem Integrasi Sapi dan Kelapa Sawit (SISKA). This strategy is seen as a concrete step toward promoting sustainable agroindustrial growth.

InfoSAWIT, SIMALUNGUN – PTPN IV PalmCo has expressed full readiness to serve as the initial implementation site for the introduction of three superior pollinating insect species from Tanzania, East Africa, aimed at boosting Indonesia’s palm oil productivity.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s palm oil inventories are expected to decline through the end of March 2026, marking a third consecutive monthly drop amid surging exports.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian Attorney General’s Office, through the Forest Area Regulation Task Force (Satgas PKH), has recorded another major achievement in state financial recovery and forest governance.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding national wealth through law enforcement and the regulation of forest areas.

InfoSAWIT, ACEH UTARA – The Serikat Petani Kelapa Sawit (SPKS) of North Aceh continues to push for plantation infrastructure improvements for independent oil palm smallholders through a proposal for facilities and infrastructure (sarpras) support to the central government.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) were recorded as withdrawn (WD) on Friday (April 10, 2026), with the highest bid reaching Rp15,589/kg. This marks a decline of Rp189/kg, or حوالي 1.2%, compared to Thursday’s (April 9, 2026) highest bid of Rp16,778/kg.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Efforts to address land constraints in fulfilling the Fasilitasi Pembangunan Kebun Masyarakat Sekitar (FPKMS) obligation continue to gain momentum. One initiative is the workshop titled “Transformation of FPKMS Obligations through SISKA Acceleration in Riau Province,” organized by GAPENSISKA.

InfoSAWIT, SIMALUNGUN – Efforts to enhance productivity and sustainability in Indonesia’s palm oil plantations have been strengthened through the introduction of new pollinator insect species.