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InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Global palm oil production is expected to slow in 2026 after two years of expansion, while the laurics market shifts toward balance rather than oversupply.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – A new opportunity is emerging beneath oil palm plantations, as rare earth elements (REE) deposits worth an estimated RM747 billion come into focus.

InfoSAWIT, SOUTH LAMPUNG – Joint security forces from the Indonesian military (TNI) and police (Polri) have intensified security measures at plantation assets owned by PTPN IV Regional 7 in Natar, South Lampung, to prevent theft of fresh fruit bunches (FFB).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The strong performance of crude palm oil (CPO) companies in 2025 is expected to continue into 2026, although growth is projected to moderate amid industry challenges.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The global palm oil market is expected to remain relatively tight yet stable in early 2026, according to the Q1 2026 Palm Oil Industry Outlook report released by the Indonesian Palm Oil Strategic Studies (IPOSS) in February.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Several years ago, social media was shaken when a state-owned airline company suddenly came under public scrutiny—not due to service innovation or financial performance, but because of a single influencer’s review. The company’s response escalated the situation, filing a police report. Public reaction was swift—and harsh. The narrative shifted from right or wrong to one of power perceived as intolerant of criticism.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has officially released its 2026 Dry Season Prediction report in March 2026, providing a key reference for various sectors to anticipate more extreme climate conditions than normal.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Shares of palm oil plantation companies showed mixed movements in the latest trading session, with some stocks posting gains while others came under pressure.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The transformation undertaken by PTPN Group toward a modern agribusiness company driven by technology and digitalization is beginning to deliver tangible results. Throughout 2025, PTPN IV PalmCo emerged as the fastest-growing entity while also recording the best performance among all subsidiaries under the PTPN III (Persero) Plantation Holding.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The government has strengthened fiscal transfer policies through the issuance of Finance Ministry Regulation (PMK) No. 10 of 2026 on palm oil revenue sharing funds (DBH).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Fertilizer challenges in agriculture are not solely about nutrient shortages, but are closely linked to the health of soil biology.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Diplomatic efforts are seen as the fastest way to restore shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions continue to overshadow one of the world’s most critical energy trade routes.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) rose on Thursday (March 26, 2026), following gains in the global market.

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices in South Sumatra increased during the second half of March 2026.

InfoSAWIT, MUMBAI – Indian vegetable oil refiners are holding back purchases of palm oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil, betting that recent price increases driven by geopolitical tensions will not last.

InfoSAWIT, MUMBAI – Indian vegetable oil refiners are holding back purchases of palm oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil, betting that recent price increases driven by geopolitical tensions will not last.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices in North Sumatra declined during the March 25–31, 2026 period, according to the provincial pricing team.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The world has lost one of its most dedicated conservationists, Prof. Dr. Birutė Mary Galdikas, who passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Los Angeles.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The growing trend of “palm oil-free” labeling in global markets is increasingly being questioned, as studies suggest it may not align with environmental protection goals and could even worsen deforestation.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) recorded withdrawals (WD) during Wednesday’s (March 25, 2026) trading, reflecting broader market pressure from declining global prices.