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InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – Based on the results from the Jambi Province Palm Oil Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team, the price of FFB in Jambi Province for the period of August 29 – September 4, 2025, has been agreed upon, with the price for 10-20-year-old FFB increasing by Rp23.68/kg to Rp3,639.42/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The palm oil plantation sector is often portrayed as a locomotive of rural economic growth. Behind the numbers of jobs created, there is another side that leaves big questions: what are the actual conditions of the workers, especially women, in this sector?

InfoSAWIT, JOGJAKARTA - From the INSTIPER Yogyakarta campus, Dr. Ir. Andreas W. Krisdiarto, M.Eng has introduced a new breakthrough in the world of palm oil plantations. Together with his team, he designed a fresh fruit bunch (FFB) loading system based on smart technology—a cutting-edge solution for a sector that has long relied on manual labor.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Alexandre Cooman of Cenipalma highlighted the importance of efficient fertilizer management. A case study conducted in 2023 showed that using controlled-release fertilizers and cover crops can reduce nitrous oxide emissions by up to 67%. This is a crucial step in reducing the carbon footprint of the plantation sector.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp14,550/kg on Thursday (8/28/2025). This marks a decrease of approximately Rp100/Kg, or a 0.68% decline, compared to the CPO price of Rp14,650/Kg on Wednesday (8/27/2025).

InfoSAWIT, KUBU RAYA – Thousands of palm oil farmers from various regions in Indonesia will gather in Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan, for the 5th Indonesian Palm Oil Smallholder Conference and Expo (IPOSC). This largest-ever meeting of palm oil farmer organizations will be held from September 24–26, 2025, at the Q Qubu Resort Hotel, organized by the Association of Indonesian Jaya Palm Oil Farmers (POPSI) with support from Media Perkebunan.

InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA – The commitment to strengthen palm oil plantation governance in East Kalimantan was reaffirmed. The East Kalimantan Provincial Plantation Office (Disbun Kaltim) held a meeting to discuss proposals for Palm Oil Plantation Infrastructure and Facilities (Sarpras) via the Sarpras Application at the Disbun Kaltim Office on Wednesday.

InfoSAWIT, PANGKALAN BUN – The Department of Industry, Trade, Cooperatives, and SMEs (Disperindagkop UKM) of Kotawaringin Barat (Kobar) Regency reaffirmed its commitment to developing the potential of palm oil through entrepreneurship. This step was realized through full support for the Palm Oil-Based SME Entrepreneurship Practice event, aimed at promoting Food and Energy Self-Sufficiency, which took place at the Mercure Hotel Pangkalan Bun last Monday.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian government has secured another important victory in international trade. A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel ruled that the European Union's (EU) policy of imposing countervailing duties on biodiesel products from Indonesia is inconsistent with WTO rules. The ruling was announced on Friday (8/22) in the DS618 dispute.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – It was never part of his initial career plan, but for Alwi Hafiz, the opportunity to lead the partnership team at Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food became a pivotal turning point. "When I was given the chance, I was surprised—but in a good way. It became one of the most meaningful chapters in my journey," he said.

InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA – The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (WALHI) of East Kalimantan has reported alleged land grabbing from the community of Tri Pariq Makmur Village, Long Hubung District, Mahakam Ulu Regency, by PT Setia Agro Abadi (SAA). The palm oil plantation company is accused of operating outside its designated Right to Cultivate (HGU) permit area.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – According to the results from the Riau Province Independent Palm Oil Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team, based on Pricing Decree No. 30 for the period of August 27 - September 2, 2025, the price of FFB for 9-year-old independent palm trees has decreased by Rp15.43/kg to Rp3,652.39/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at the Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp14,650/kg on Wednesday (8/27/2025). This marks an increase of approximately Rp80/Kg, or a 0.55% rise, compared to the CPO price of Rp14,570/Kg on Tuesday (8/26/2025).

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Based on the results of the Riau Province Plasma Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) pricing team, as outlined in the FFB Pricing Decree No. 30 for the period of August 27 – September 2, 2025, the price for 9-year-old palm oil has been agreed to increase by Rp11.93/Kg to Rp3,690.95/kg.

InfoSAWIT, TANJUNG JABUNG TIMUR – The Indonesian Palm Oil Farmers Union (SPKS), in partnership with PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV (PalmCo), held a socialization event for the Smallholder Palm Oil Replanting (PSR) program for independent farmers in Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency, Jambi. The activity received support from the Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) as part of its commitment to broaden farmer access and participation in the government's strategic program.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp14,570/kg on Tuesday (26/8/2025). This marks a decrease of approximately Rp129/kg (0.88%) compared to the price on Monday (25/8/2025), which was Rp14,699/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur (Pupuk Kaltim) and the Ministry of Agriculture have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining national fertilizer availability as a crucial foundation for achieving food self-sufficiency. This aligns with the Asta Cita strategic agenda of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's administration.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The mandatory Export Revenue (DHE) retention policy announced by President Prabowo Subianto in February 2025 presents a significant dilemma for the palm oil industry. On one hand, the regulation is believed to strengthen the national economic foundation. However, on the other, concerns are mounting that its impact will be heavily felt by small processing mills and farmers.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Another recurring issue is land claims and the sale of plasma plots. The plasma program was originally designed to provide long-term economic benefits to local villagers. However, it’s not uncommon for these plots to be sold to outside parties. “Once they are sold, villagers lose their source of income. They end up becoming laborers, then they complain, and it sometimes leads to conflict,” explained Johan Sukardi, Director of Corporate Affairs at PT Bumitama Gunajaya Agro, to InfoSAWIT recently.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Amid global scrutiny of Indonesia's palm oil industry, the fate of small-scale farmers is once again taking center stage. Edy Dwi Hartono, Head of Program Development for Solidaridad Indonesia, warns that sustainability shouldn't stop at certification documents and labels. It must ensure that smallholder farmers remain a vital part of the supply chain.