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InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Who would have thought that the journey of a trader and independent palm oil farmer from Subulussalam, Aceh, could break through to the international stage? That is the inspiring story of Risniati Tarigan, who this week stood firmly on the stage of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Conference in Kuala Lumpur. She received the RSPO certificate on behalf of CV Perangin-angin Group (CV PAG)—a farmer group consisting of 299 farmers managing more than 650 hectares of sustainable independent palm oil plantations.

InfoSAWIT, MANGGARAI BARAT — Efforts to improve human resources quality in the palm oil plantation sector continue to be carried out by the Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP). One of them is through the Palm Oil Scholarship Program Socialization in the context of Gender Mainstreaming (PUG) held at the Setda Hall, Manggarai Barat Regency Office, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on Tuesday (28/10/2025).

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — The issue of palm oil sustainability once again emerged in the annual Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) RT2025 forum in Kuala Lumpur. Amid the spirit of cross-sector collaboration, deep concern arose regarding the condition of certified smallholder palm oil farmers who are now facing a stagnant credit market.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — Global commitment to biodiversity conservation and sustainable consumption gets a new boost. The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) together with Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo (Hongshan Zoo) officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term strategic partnership in efforts to preserve biodiversity and increase public awareness about sustainable palm oil in China.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT2025) once again became the spotlight of the palm oil world. Held on November 3–5, 2025 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the annual conference themed “Building the Next 20 Years: Sustainability in Action” marks two decades of RSPO's journey in strengthening commitment to sustainable palm oil.

InfoSAWIT, KETAPANG – The commitment to Net Zero Emission by 2060 and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 continues to be realized by PT Bumitama Gunajaya Agro (Bumitama) through concrete steps in the field. Together with IDH (Sustainable Trade Initiative), the company continues its strategic collaboration to strengthen sustainable landscape management in West Kalimantan, particularly through the Production–Protection–Inclusion (PPI Compact) approach that balances productivity, conservation, and community welfare.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – Referring to the results from the North Sumatra Province Palm Oil Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) price determination team for the November 5-11, 2025 period, they have agreed on a decrease in North Sumatra palm oil FFB prices for 10-20 year-old trees by Rp 175.73/kg to Rp 3,399.76/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp 13,833/kg on Wednesday (5/11/2025), remaining unchanged from the highest bid price on Tuesday (4/11/2025).

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — The role of palm oil farmers as key players in the sustainable palm oil supply chain was highlighted at the RSPO Annual Roundtable Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT2025). The Forum for Sustainable Palm Oil Farmers of Indonesia (Fortasbi) stressed that the progress of Indonesian palm oil farmers depends on close cooperation with various industry stakeholders.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — The series of events for the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) RT2025 officially concluded on Wednesday (5/11/2025) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The closing ceremony featured representatives from the World Resources Institute (WRI), Foresta Food, and RSPO CEO, Joseph (JD) D’Cruz, all emphasizing the importance of strengthening cross-sector collaboration.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — The issue of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from palm oil plantations continues to be a focus in global efforts to create an environmentally friendly palm oil industry. At the RSPO Annual Roundtable Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT2025), the need for more accurate and transparent emission calculation emerged.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Indonesian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arif Havas Oegroseno, affirmed the importance of developing sustainable palm oil trade to compete in the European Union (EU) market. He delivered this statement online at the RSPO Annual Roundtable Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT2025) on Tuesday (5/11/2025).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) saw a Withdraw (WD) on Tuesday (4/11/2025), with the highest bid price at Rp 13,833/kg. This marks a decrease of Rp 67/Kg (0.48%) compared to the CPO price on Monday (3/11/2025) which was Rp 13,900/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Based on Price Setting Letter No. 40 for the period of November 5 – 11, 2025, the price for 9-year-old Riau Plasma Smallholder FFB was agreed to decrease by Rp 99.76/Kg to Rp 3,553.84/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — PT Cisadane Sawit Raya Tbk. (CSRA) concluded the third quarter of 2025 with solid performance, aligning with set financial targets. Seman Sendjaja, CSRA's Director of Finance and Strategic Development, stated that strategic steps have strengthened the company's financial position with strict cost management and a robust foundation for growth.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — The voices of workers in the palm oil sector are gaining increasing importance. Through the Fair Work Monitor initiative, the organization CNV Internationaal seeks to strengthen workers' positions by presenting data based on direct participation from the field.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — The world of sustainable palm oil is entering a new chapter. In his keynote speech at the RSPO Annual Roundtable Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT2025), Joseph D'Cruz, CEO of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), affirmed that the direction of sustainability is no longer measured solely by certificates or certified area size, but by the tangible impact on the ground—ranging from resilient communities and protected forests to empowered farmers.

 InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Referring to the results from the Riau Province Plasma Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price-setting team, based on Price Setting Letter No. 40 for the period of November 5 – 11, 2025, the price for 9-year-old Riau palm oil was agreed to decrease by Rp 117.82/Kg to Rp 3,509.09/kg.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — Joseph D'Cruz, CEO of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), emphasized the importance of transformation and global collaboration to strengthen the sustainability of the palm oil industry. In his keynote speech at the RSPO Annual Roundtable Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT2025) in Kuala Lumpur on Monday (3/11/2025), Joseph stated that RSPO is at a pivotal moment as the world demands concrete evidence of sustainability practices.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — Efforts to improve the welfare of small palm oil farmers are once again a focus at the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) 2025 forum. The global organization is exploring the development of a carbon-sequestration payment mechanism that would allow farmers to gain additional income from sustainable cultivation practices.