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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The fluctuation of crude palm oil (CPO) price makes questions, namely for the stakeholders and the planters for it influences the fresh fruit bunch (FFB) price.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – In August 2018 the crude palm oil (CPO) production might be about 4,06 million tons or decreased about 5% compared to July 2018that reached 4,28 million tons.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The information from Indonesian Palm Oil Association (IPOA) mentioned that India bought CPO and its derivative trade in August 2018 reaching 823 thousand tons, or it was the highest numbers and increased 26% compared to it in the previous month.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – In August 2018,the crude palm oil (CPO)was about US$ 542.50 – US$ 577.50 per ton, within the avarage, US$ 557.50 per metric ton. This was the cheapest since January 2016

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - In August2018, the palm oil export volume from Indonesia (CPO, PKO,and its derivatives), oleochemical, and biodiesel had the highest record in monthly history, reaching 3,3 million tons or increased 2% compared to the July 2018 exports which reached 3,22 million tons.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Director of Palm oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (PFMA), Herdrajat Natawidjaja said that the smallholders’ replanting program (SRP)  to the smallholders having less than 4 hectare palm oil – plantation, besides to increase the production, in general, is to increase their welfare.

InfoSAWIT, PALANGKARAYA – Two adult orangutans, Sisil and Clara were released to its natural habitat inTaman Nasional Bukit Baka Bukit Raya (TNBBBR) after completing the pre-release phase in Pulau Salat.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – To strengthen Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil(ISPO), Vice General Secretary of Asosiasi Petani Kelapa Sawit Indonesia (APKASINDO), Rino Afrino proposed that every company having ISPO certificate should buy fresh fruit bunch (FFB) from the smallholders’ institutions.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Director of Cultivation and Plantation Marketing, Ministry of Agricutlure, Dedi Djunaedi said, the palm oil plantation cultivation should have Plantation Business License or Ijin Usaha Perkebunan (IUP) and Business Rights or Hak Guna Usaha (HGU) based on the decision of Constitutioanal Court No. 138/2015.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA –In the workshop about PembelajaranSertifikasiIndonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) for the Smallholders, it was revealed that the legal and administration are the main issues in ISPO certification process.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA -Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food as the global and integrated palm oil plantation company announced the new office in Sinar Mas MSIG Tower in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is in the business center in Jakarta and would be as the service center for Human Resource, Information and Technology, Procurement, and Finance.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA -  Director of Perum Perhutani, Denaldy M Mauna got the award as the biggest Xylarium Bogoriensecontributor in the category of stakeholder which was given by Minister of Environment and Forestry, Friday (28/09). The award was given in the KPH Festival and the Exhibition of Forestry Business  or Festival KPH tingkat Nasional dan Pameran Usaha Kehutanan (PUSAKA) in 2018 in Wana Wisata Mangunan, Yogyakarta.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – On Friday (28/9) morning, or one day after the anniversary ofPusat Penelitian Kelapa Sawit (PPKS), Chairani who confessed as the descent and heir ofCik Putih, part of the family of Kesultanan Deli, came into the housing complex for the employee and the palm oil plantation belonging to PPKS in Kelurahan Suka Damai, Sub district of Medan Polonia.

InfoSAWIT,  SAMARINDA – The result of fresh fruit bunch (FFB) decision in West Kalimantan Province is that the more than 10 to 20 year old fruit is getting better Rp 31,27/Kg to be Rp 1.485,37/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, SEKADAU –Talis Yohanes (48), a man who sprayed the grass (Cemes, the term in PT. Agro Andalan) had bitter story. He was hit by the toxic in his shoulder when he worked in 2015.

InfoSAWIT, BATAM – Deputy Asisstant of Plantation and Horticulture, Coordinator Ministry in Economy, Willistra Danny said, the expansion of B20 Mandatory Program is part of the global trend to use fuel. It is by subsidizing the fossil fuel to vegetable fuel.

InfoSAWIT, BATAM –The socialization to palm oil biodiesel mixture to diesel reaching 20% (B20) was done again to make sure that the B20 mandatory runs in every region in this country.

InfoSAWIT, BALI -Eddy Esselinkof European Palm Oil Alliance (EPOA)said, his side supported to strengthen the palm oil trade cooperation, and clearly communicate its industrial development in Indonesia to the European consumers.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA -Chief of President’s Staff, Jenderal Purn. Moeldoko admitted that he does really understand the agricultural sector for always making discussion with the farmers (smallholders) in the field or with the experts to solve the agricultural and plantation issues. “Why? For I always listen to the smart people in every day,” he said.

InfoSAWIT, BOGOR –Hari Tani Nasional (HTN) that is commemorated on 24 September in every year was the birthday of Undang-Undang Pokok Agraria (UUPA) No. 5 / 1960. The commemoration of Hari Tanishould actually be the reflection about the farmers’ condition in every region in this country, including the smallholders.