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InfoSAWIT, SANGATTA – The Deputy Regent of Kutai Timur (Kutim), Mahyunadi, emphasized the importance of researching local palm oil seeds suited to the soil characteristics of Kutim to reduce the region's dependence on seed supplies from Sumatra. He made the statement during a meeting with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Sustainable Landscape of Palm Oil Initiative (SLPI) team at the Royal Victoria Hotel's Pelangi Room last Wednesday (9/10/2025).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was withdrawn (WD) on Friday (9/12/2025) with the highest bid reaching Rp14,478/kg. This marks a decline of Rp62/Kg, or approximately 0.43%, compared to the highest CPO price of Rp14,540/Kg on Thursday (9/11/2025).

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – Based on the results from the Jambi Provincial Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team, the price for palm oil FFB aged 10-20 years has been set to increase by Rp14.91/kg to Rp3,657.84/Kg for the period of September 12-18, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, KOTA KINABALU – Smallholder palm oil farmers are strengthening their role in the sustainable supply chain. As of August 31, 2025, a total of 209,033 smallholders across Malaysia, with a total area of 747,012 hectares, have obtained Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification.

InfoSAWIT, RIAU – The Apical KAO Chemical (AKC) facility in Sari Dumai Sejati, Riau, has achieved a remarkable feat by maintaining a Zero Lost Time Accident (LTA) record since May 2019. This six-year achievement without any work accidents is a clear testament to the company's commitment to upholding the highest safety standards in the workplace.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Following the increased risk of forest and land fires during the 2025 dry season, Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food is taking strategic steps by strengthening its fire prevention and mitigation efforts. Together with Manggala Agni, the Forest Fire Control Brigade of the Ministry of Forestry, the company is conducting year-round training for its Emergency Response Teams (KTD) in five fire-prone areas, including South Sumatra, Riau, and West Kalimantan.

InfoSAWIT, BANDA ACEH – A total of 111 palm oil farmers from Aceh Tamiang and East Aceh regencies received technical training on oil palm cultivation in Banda Aceh from September 8-12, 2025. The event, held at the Grand Nanggroe Hotel, was part of the 2025 Palm Oil Plantation Human Resources Development Program, a collaboration between the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP), the Directorate General of Plantations of the Ministry of Agriculture, and IPB Training.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian crude palm oil (CPO) production recorded another increase in August 2025. The latest data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) shows that CPO production rose 2.35% month-on-month (m-o-m) to 1.86 million tons, up from 1.81 million tons in July.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – Based on the North Sumatra (Sumut) Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team's decision for the period of September 10-16, 2025, the price for FFB aged 10–20 years has increased by Rp40.06/kg to Rp3,654.16/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp14,540/kg on Thursday (9/11/2025). This represents a gain of Rp65/kg, or approximately 0.45%, compared to the highest bid of Rp14,475/kg on Wednesday (9/10/2025).

InfoSAWIT, BEKASI — Citra Widya Edukasi Palm Oil Polytechnic (Poltek Kelapa Sawit CWE) officially held its MPOMB Agrinusa 2025 New Student Orientation from September 8–11, 2025. This event serves as the initial gateway for new students to get to know the campus environment, the senate, and various student activities more closely.

InfoSAWIT, YOGYAKARTA – The Director of Oil Palm and Various Palm Plants at the Directorate General of Plantations of the Ministry of Agriculture, Baginda Siagian, warmly welcomed 840 new students at the Yogyakarta Institute of Agriculture (INSTIPER) for the 2025/2026 academic year. Of this number, 150 are recipients of the Palm Oil Human Resources (PKS) Scholarship, a collaboration between the Directorate General of Plantations and the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP).

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG – According to the South Sumatra (Sumsel) Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team, the price for palm oil aged 10–20 years has been agreed to increase by Rp96.16/kg to Rp3,576.77/Kg for the period of September 1–15, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The discussion room fell silent when Sander Happaerts, Green and Digital Counsellor for the European Union Delegation to Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, and ASEAN, began to speak. His words were brief but impactful.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – For the past two decades, palm oil has been the backbone of Indonesia's bioenergy sector through its biodiesel program. However, amidst the push for a green energy transition, an alternative crop is gaining recognition: Pongamia (Milletia pinnata).

InfoSAWIT, KUTAI TIMUR – The palm oil industry is proving to be a key economic driver in the northern part of East Kalimantan. This was evident during the visit of East Kalimantan Governor, Dr. H. Rudy Mas’ud (Harum), to a Sinar Mas Group plantation in Wahau District, Kutai Timur Regency, last Saturday (9/6).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was withdrawn on Wednesday (9/10/2025) with the highest bid reaching Rp14,475/kg. This marks a decline of Rp150/Kg, or approximately 1.03%, compared to the previous day's price of Rp14,625/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and the Indonesian Palm Oil Smallholders Association (APKASINDO) have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate inclusive growth, certification, and market access for smallholder palm oil farmers in Indonesia.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Amid the global push to accelerate the green energy transition, Pongamia (Millettia pinnata) is emerging as a promising alternative crop. This legume tree is noted for its unique abilities: it produces its own nitrogen and is resistant to heat, salinity, and waterlogging. These advantages allow Pongamia to grow on marginal lands that have been unproductive for agriculture.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — The National Committee for Agrarian Reform (KNPA) has highlighted the increasing escalation of agrarian conflicts in the first year of the Prabowo-Gibran administration. KNPA records show that in the first three months alone, there were 63 conflict cases affecting an area of 66,082 hectares and involving over 10,000 families.