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InfoSAWIT, BOGOR – IPB University, along with several international partners, has successfully created a new breakthrough in sustainable agriculture by developing an innovative model they call "Koronisasi." This model allows for intelligent intercropping between palm oil, cowpea, and IPB 9G rice varieties.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK — In an effort to create a new generation of transformative leaders within palm oil labor unions, Link-AR Borneo, in collaboration with the Palm Labor Coalition (KBS) and the Trade Union Rights Center (TURC), held training for young and female palm oil workers across Kalimantan from July 24-26, 2025, at Hotel Neo Pontianak.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — The Indonesian government welcomes the optimistic advancement in economic cooperation with the European Union following the achievement of the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA). This agreement opens significant opportunities for Indonesian palm oil exports to the European market with a 0% tariff or duty-free.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Referring to the results from the price determination team for Independent Fresh Fruit Bunches (TBS) in Riau Province, based on the Price Determination Letter No. 26 for the period of July 30 - August 5, 2025, it has been agreed that the price of 9-year-old palm oil in Riau has increased by Rp68.28/kg to Rp3,496.29/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) rose to IDR 14,575/kg on Tuesday (29 July 2025), marking an increase of IDR 81/kg or approximately 0.56% compared to Monday’s (28 July 2025) price of IDR 14,494/kg.

InfoSAWIT, ACEH – Musim Mas reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable palm oil by extending its strategic partnership with Nestlé and AAK, marking the fourth year of the Smallholders Hub program. Launched in 2021, the landscape-based initiative focuses on empowering independent smallholders and training Field Facilitators (PPL) in sustainable farming and NDPE (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation) principles.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Palm oil company PT Jhonlin Agro Raya Tbk. (JARR), owned by national entrepreneur Haji Isam, posted impressive performance in the first half of 2025, recording a net profit of Rp160.39 billion, up 82.58% from Rp87.84 billion in the same period last year.

InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA — The Government of Sarawak, Malaysia, has expressed interest in forming a strategic partnership with East Kalimantan (Kaltim), particularly in palm oil downstreaming and renewable energy development. This potential collaboration was discussed during a courtesy visit by Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Haji Awang Tengah bin Ali Hasan, who was received by Kaltim Deputy Governor Seno Aji on Sunday (27 July 2025) in Samarinda.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — The judicial review process of the Law on Prevention and Eradication of Forest Destruction (UUP3H) continues to attract public attention, particularly due to its impact on communities reliant on oil palm plantations within forest areas. This concern was highlighted during a public discussion hosted by Sawit Watch with community leaders, academics, and environmental law activists.

InfoSAWIT, TANJUNG SELOR – Referring to the Decree on the Purchase Price of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) of Oil Palm from Partner Growers in North Kalimantan Province for July 2025, which was established on July 22, 2025, the price for FFB aged >10 years dropped by Rp78.39/Kg to Rp2,921.75/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) recorded a slight increase on Monday (28/7/2025). KPBN set the CPO price at Rp14,494/kg, marking a gain of Rp44/kg or 0.3% compared to the highest bid price on Friday (25/7/2025), which stood at Rp14,450/kg.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Public Investment Bank Bhd is maintaining its neutral stance on Malaysia’s plantation sector, projecting that crude palm oil (CPO) prices will remain stable in the second half of 2025. Prices are expected to range between RM4,000 and RM4,300 per ton, supported by inventory levels exceeding 2 million tons and rising export momentum.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Environmental advocacy group Sawit Watch has officially submitted a judicial review request to the Constitutional Court, challenging Articles 12A, 17A, and 110B of Law No. 18/2013 on Forest Destruction Prevention (as amended by Law No. 6/2023 on the Job Creation Law).

InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA — East Kalimantan has once again underscored its commitment to transitioning towards a green economy. In the First Round of the Regional Consultation Forum (FKD) held at the Mercure Hotel Samarinda on Thursday, sustainable palm oil was placed center stage as one of 15 priority economic sectors.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Indonesia’s strategic push to strengthen international trade is gaining momentum. On July 22, Indonesia and the United States officially announced a Joint Statement following lengthy bilateral negotiations on trade tariff policies.

InfoSAWIT, BOGOR – The national food self-sufficiency initiative is entering a more concrete phase. The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), through its Directorate General of Plantations, is promoting the cultivation of upland rice (dryland rice) as a sustainable strategy to boost rice production.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification is being developed to encompass the entire palm oil supply chain, from upstream sectors to downstream products used in daily life. This was conveyed by Dida Gardera, Expert Staff for Connectivity and Service Development at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, during a recent seminar.

InfoSAWIT, YOGYAKARTA – Jatmiko Santosa, the President Director of PTPN IV PalmCo, addressed several serious challenges facing the national palm oil industry. In his presentation at an industry forum in mid-July 2025, Jatmiko emphasized the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration and digital transformation as keys to maintaining competitiveness and sustainability in Indonesia's palm oil sector.

InfoSAWIT, MAMUJU — The West Sulawesi Provincial Plantation Office has convened a meeting to establish the "K" Index and the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price for palm oil produced by farmers for the period of July 2025. The event, held at Hotel Berkah on Jln. Soekarno Hatta in Mamuju, was led by the Secretary of the West Sulawesi Plantation Office, Andi Sitti Kamalia, alongside the Acting Head of the Processing and Marketing Division, Agustina Palimbong.

InfoSAWIT, BANDA ACEH — A vibrant atmosphere filled with enthusiasm marked the Technical Training on Palm Oil Cultivation held from July 21 to 25, 2025, at Ayani Hotel in Banda Aceh. A total of 84 palm oil farmers from Aceh Tamiang and Aceh Timur participated in this event, which brought together three cohorts: V, VI, and XV, as part of the 2025 Palm Oil Human Resource Development Program.