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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Sinar Mas Agribusiness & Food has set an ambitious target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The leading agribusiness company also affirmed its short-term commitment: to cut emissions from its palm oil plantation operations (flag emissions) by 30% and non-land-based emissions by up to 42% from its 2022 baseline by 2030.

InfoSAWIT,  BOGOR – Palm oil waste, long considered a low-value byproduct, has now been transformed into a high-value product. Three students from the Physics Department at IPB University have proven that oil palm trunks (OPT) and empty fruit bunches (EFB) are not just production leftovers but rather the raw materials of the future.

InfoSAWIT,  BOGOR – Indonesia's palm oil industry's annual production is valued at Rp440 trillion, making it a key pillar of the national economy. However, behind that fantastic figure are often-forgotten tiny players: pollinating insects.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero) officially launched its new e-Procurement system on Thursday, September 4, 2025. This innovation is a strategic step in the company's digital transformation, aimed at strengthening procurement governance to be more transparent, accountable, and efficient.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – Based on the results from the Jambi Province Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team for the period of September 5–11, 2025, the price for Jambi palm oil FFB aged 10–20 years has been set to increase by Rp3.51/kg to Rp3,624.93/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Nine female farmers representing cocoa, coffee, rubber, and palm oil commodities are set to travel to Europe as part of the Roadshow of Indonesian Smallholders of Indonesia's Leading Commodities. The tour will take place in Brussels, London, and Rome from September 13–19, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, PALANGKARAYA – Based on the results from the Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team for Period II of August (August 16-31, 2025), the price for palm oil aged 10-20 years has been agreed to increase by Rp39.04/Kg to Rp3,474.60/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, YOGYAKARTA – The Stiper Institute of Agriculture (INSTIPER) in Yogyakarta has officially welcomed 876 new students for the 2025/2026 Academic Year. This number is an increase of 100 students compared to the previous year, reflecting growing trust in the university that focuses on the plantation and forestry sectors.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) saw a withdrawal (WD) with the highest CPO bid at Rp14,660/kg on Thursday (9/4/2025). This marks a slight increase of Rp10/Kg, or about 0.07%, compared to Wednesday's price of Rp14,650/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, NORTH SUMATRA – Parabuhan Hasibuan, the Village Head of Ujung Gading Julu in North Sumatra and a smallholder palm oil farmer, recounted the intricate plight of the land he has managed for almost three decades. His 4.5-hectare plot, which he has cultivated since 1995, has now been suddenly categorized as a forest area.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The palm oil industry is often hailed as a major pillar of Indonesia's economy. Its contribution to state foreign exchange, regional development, and job creation is undeniable. However, behind these positive figures, the potential for human rights violations remains a persistent and debated issue.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – Based on the findings of the North Sumatra Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team for the period of September 3-9, 2025, the price for palm oil FFB aged 10-20 years has been agreed to decrease by Rp6.28/kg to Rp3,614.10/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Business activities not only bring economic benefits to society but also hold the potential for human rights violations. This was revealed by Roichatul Aswidah, a Commissioner of the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) for the 2012–2017 period and a business and human rights practitioner, during a public discussion by Visi Integritas and MSW Law Office, attended by InfoSAWIT on Tuesday (9/2/2025).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's trade balance continues to show brilliant performance. Minister of Trade Budi Santoso reported that throughout January–July 2025, the national trade surplus reached US$23.65 billion. This figure jumped significantly compared to the same period last year, which was only US$16.25 billion.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) has released the latest data showing that the performance of Indonesian palm oil exports continues to record positive growth.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Oil Palm Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) held a Palm Oil Industry Introduction Workshop for participants of the 2025 Student Research Competition. The event served as an orientation for 114 students from 32 universities across Indonesia, giving them insight into the national palm oil industry from upstream to downstream.

InfoSAWIT, TANJUNG SELOR – According to the Decree on the Pricing of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) from Partner Farmers in North Kalimantan Province, for the August 2025 period, it was decided on August 28, 2025, that the price for palm oil aged over 10 years will increase by Rp85.98/Kg to Rp3,007.73/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp14,650/kg on Wednesday (9/3/2025), remaining unchanged from Tuesday's price of Rp14,650/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Behind the often-criticized palm oil industry, there's a different story about maintaining sustainability. PT Bumitama Gunajaya Agro (BGA), a major player in the sector, has chosen a path less known to the public: quiet diplomacy.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Based on the results from the Riau Province Independent Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team, according to the Independent Palm Oil FFB Price Decree No. 31 for the period of September 3-9, 2025, the price for 9-year-old independent palm oil has been set to decrease by Rp18.39/kg to Rp3,634.00/kg.