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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesian environmental organization Kaoem Telapak has called on PT Borneo Surya Mining Jaya (BSMJ), an oil palm plantation company under First Resources Ltd. and a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), to immediately suspend land clearing activities in the Indigenous territory of Muara Tae, West Kutai Regency, East Kalimantan.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – POSCO International has made a strong debut in the international debt market after its inaugural US$500 million global bond issuance attracted approximately US$2 billion in investor orders, underscoring growing confidence in the company's diversified business portfolio, including its expanding palm oil operations in Indonesia.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Stronger collaboration across government ministries and multiple sectors is essential to accelerate the development of a restorative economy that improves community welfare while safeguarding environmental sustainability, speakers said during the opening day of the Kunstkring Dialogue: Restorative Economy Forum in Jakarta.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian Oil Palm Smallholders Organization (POPSI), together with the Clean Transition Coalition, has urged the government to reassess the nationwide implementation of the B50 biodiesel mandate, warning that the policy could unintentionally reduce fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices received by smallholders if not supported by broader structural reforms.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia will officially implement its B50 biodiesel mandate on July 1, 2026, marking another milestone in the country's renewable energy roadmap. The government expects the policy to strengthen national energy security, generate significant added value for the palm oil industry, reduce fuel imports, and accelerate the transition toward cleaner energy.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices for oil palm smallholders in Indonesia's Jambi Province remained broadly stable during the pricing period of June 26 to July 2, 2026, with only a marginal increase recorded for mature plantations, according to the provincial pricing committee.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's benchmark crude palm oil (CPO) price traded through PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) strengthened on Friday (June 26), tracking gains in the Malaysian futures market after Indonesia confirmed it will proceed with its nationwide B50 biodiesel mandate next month.

InfoSAWIT, BOGOR – Regenerative agriculture is emerging as a promising pathway for Indonesia's independent oil palm smallholders to improve soil health while contributing to national climate change mitigation efforts, according to new research presented at a FORTASBI workshop.

InfoSAWIT, BOGOR – Indonesia's independent oil palm smallholders are increasingly demonstrating that sustainable palm oil production can go hand in hand with forest conservation and climate action, according to findings presented during a workshop organized by the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil Farmers Forum (FORTASBI).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia will promote its palm oil industry as one of its strategic sectors during INNOPROM 2026 in Yekaterinburg, Russia, as the government seeks to expand investment opportunities, strengthen export market access, and deepen industrial cooperation between the two countries.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's Sustainable Palm Oil Farmers Union (SPKS) has urged the government to increase investment in sustainable palm oil certification, arguing that stronger financial support—particularly through the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP)—is essential to improve smallholder productivity and strengthen the long-term competitiveness of the country's palm oil industry.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture says fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices paid to oil palm smallholders have begun to recover following weeks of government intervention, with most palm oil companies now adjusting their procurement prices closer to official regional benchmarks.

JAKARTA, InfoSAWIT – Indonesia's state-run palm oil marketing agency PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) lowered its crude palm oil (CPO) reference price on Thursday (June 25), reflecting weaker sentiment in both the domestic and international palm oil markets.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The growing number of palm oil mills operating without their own plantations is emerging as a new challenge for the sustainability of Indonesia's palm oil industry, with stakeholders warning that the trend could undermine supply chain transparency and traceability as international sustainability standards become increasingly stringent.

InfoSAWIT, PADANG – Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) prices for oil palm in West Sumatra increased during the fourth pricing period of June 2026 (June 22–30), with the benchmark price for palms aged 10 to 20 years climbing Rp34.52 per kilogram to Rp3,754.59/kg, according to the province's official FFB Pricing Committee.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's Attorney General's Office (AGO) said it has found no evidence to date implicating PT Salim Ivo Mas Pratama in an ongoing corruption investigation involving the alleged manipulation of palm oil export values.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) prices for oil palm in North Sumatra declined during the pricing period of June 24–30, 2026, with the benchmark price for palms aged 10 to 20 years dropping by Rp98.30 per kilogram to Rp3,781.09/kg, according to the province's official FFB Pricing Committee.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Traditional cuisine from Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province captured the attention of foreign diplomats during the Ambassadors' Dinner held at Tugu Kunstkring Paleis in Jakarta on Tuesday (June 23). Among the evening’s standout dishes was Fate Peri, a traditional bamboo worm delicacy from Bajawa, Flores, renowned locally as a rich source of natural protein.

JAKARTA, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at Indonesia’s state-run marketing agency PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) rose sharply on Wednesday (June 24), even as palm oil futures on the Malaysian exchange continued to weaken for a second consecutive session.

InfoSAWIT, KETAPANG – PT Bumitama Gunajaya Agro (BGA) has expanded its efforts to support independent oil palm smallholders through a technical cultivation training program aimed at improving productivity and promoting sustainable farming practices in West Kalimantan.