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InfoSAWIT, NANNING – Indonesia is once again participating in the China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and the China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS), held at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center, Guangxi, from September 17–21, 2025. Led by the Ministry of Trade, the Indonesian delegation is bringing an innovative concept, highlighting sustainable palm oil as a key commodity, alongside digital technology achievements and the cultural charm of South Kalimantan.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – The lush green expanse of the tea plantations in Sidamanik, Simalungun Regency, has been an icon of North Sumatra for decades. This refreshing landscape not only attracts tourists but also holds a long history of plantations dating back to the Dutch colonial era. However, amidst the familiar aroma of tea, Sidamanik now stands at a major crossroads: a plan to convert a portion of its tea plantations into palm oil estates.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDPKS), along with its Research and Development Committee, has officially announced the list of proposals that have passed the initial selection for the 2025 Palm Oil Research Grant (GRS) Program. A total of 90 proposals from various universities, colleges, and research institutions have been deemed eligible to proceed to the presentation stage.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero) is affirming its commitment to supporting sustainable palm oil governance by holding a socialization event for the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) standard. The activity, initiated by the Directorate of Research, Development, and Sustainability, was attended by hundreds of employees in a hybrid format from the Agrinas Head Office last Thursday (9/11).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Efforts to find an effective solution for controlling the rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) are once again a key focus. Following an international publication last year reporting the potential of the plant Senna multijuga, or the "Golden Shower Tree," as both an attractant and bio-insecticide for the rhinoceros beetle, great hope has emerged among researchers and plantation owners.

InfoSAWIT, BEIJING – Soybean prices on the Chicago exchange weakened early this week, ending a two-session rally. The lack of demand from China is once again putting pressure on the market, while the outlook for the US harvest adds to the negative sentiment.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – A new hope has emerged in the fight against the rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros), a major pest for palm oil and coconut plantations in Southeast Asia. A collaborative study published in the report "First Report: Senna multijuga Subsp. multijuga (Fabales: Fabaceae) as an Attractant and Bioinsecticide for Oryctes rhinoceros (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)" reveals that a local plant known as the "Golden Shower Tree" has dual potential as a natural attractant and bio-insecticide.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – According to the Riau Provincial Independent Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team's official letter (No. 33) for the period of September 17-23, 2025, the price for 9-year-old independent palm oil has been set to decrease by Rp19.38/kg, settling at Rp3,630.92/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian government is reinforcing its commitment to accelerating the transition to green energy. The Ministry of Industry is now focused on promoting the use of empty palm oil fruit bunches (TKKS) as a raw material for bioethanol through a glucose extraction process. This strategic effort is seen as a way to not only broaden the use of palm oil waste but also to strengthen Indonesia's position in the global renewable energy market.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp14,590/kg on Tuesday (9/16/2025). This marks a gain of Rp62/Kg, or approximately 0.43%, compared to the price of Rp14,528/Kg on Monday (9/15/2025).

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – According to a letter from the Riau Provincial Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Plasma Pricing Team (No. 33) for the period of September 17-23, 2025, the price for 9-year-old palm oil has been set to decrease by Rp5.15/Kg, settling at Rp3,681.36/kg.

InfoSAWIT, BRUSSELS – The atmosphere in a meeting room in Brussels, Belgium, last weekend felt different. Three female palm oil farmers from Indonesia sat side-by-side with European diplomats, business players, and policymakers. With trembling yet firm voices, they expressed concerns that the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) could become a new threat to the livelihoods of small-scale farmers in their home country.

InfoSAWIT, NEW DELHI – India's palm oil imports surged sharply in August 2025, reaching their highest level in over a year. The increase was driven by palm oil's more competitive price compared to soybean oil, prompting refiners to boost purchases ahead of the festive season.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The government has affirmed its commitment to returning productive land to the people. Through the Forest Area Order Task Force (PKH Task Force), state assets recovered from illegal forest occupations have been officially handed over to be managed by PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero). The total land transferred amounts to 1.5 million hectares, marking a significant milestone in national palm oil governance.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Efforts to drive digital transformation in the palm oil plantation sector continue. PT LAT Trisakti, in collaboration with the Indonesian Palm Oil Technology Institute (ITSI), has officially introduced the first batch of students from its Information Systems and Technology program. They will undergo an industrial internship at a client's plantation using the mySAP365 system from September to December 2025.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – According to the results from the West Kalimantan Provincial Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team, the price of palm oil for the second period of September 2025 (for payments from September 8-15, 2025) has been set. The price for 10-20-year-old palm oil decreased by Rp22.22/kg to Rp3,461.59/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp14,528/kg on Monday (9/15/2025). This represents a gain of Rp50/Kg, or approximately 0.35%, compared to the highest bid of Rp14,478/Kg on Friday (9/12/2025).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Amid global pressure for sustainability and transparency in the palm oil industry, Bumitama Agri is choosing a different path. Instead of expanding its land, the company is affirming its commitment to sustainable growth with a strategy focused on increasing productivity from its existing land. Behind this strategy, Bumitama proves that transformation in the plantation sector can go hand in hand with environmental conservation and farmer empowerment.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – Efforts to strengthen regulations for smallholder palm oil partnerships continue. The West Kalimantan Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kanwil Kemenkum Kalbar) took part in a facilitation meeting for the draft of the Sintang Regent Regulation (Raperbup) on Smallholder Palm Oil Plantation Business Partnerships, held at the Legal Bureau Meeting Room of the West Kalimantan Provincial Secretariat last Friday (9/12).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Pongamia (Milletia pinnata), a fast-growing, medium-sized legume tree, is now being considered a new source of bioenergy. A report titled A Technical and Economic Appraisal of Pongamia pinnata in Northern Australia states that the plant has great potential to produce second-generation biodiesel and support efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.