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InfoSAWIT, TANJUNG JABUNG TIMUR – The Indonesian Palm Oil Farmers Union (SPKS), in partnership with PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV (PalmCo), held a socialization event for the Smallholder Palm Oil Replanting (PSR) program for independent farmers in Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency, Jambi. The activity received support from the Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) as part of its commitment to broaden farmer access and participation in the government's strategic program.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp14,570/kg on Tuesday (26/8/2025). This marks a decrease of approximately Rp129/kg (0.88%) compared to the price on Monday (25/8/2025), which was Rp14,699/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur (Pupuk Kaltim) and the Ministry of Agriculture have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining national fertilizer availability as a crucial foundation for achieving food self-sufficiency. This aligns with the Asta Cita strategic agenda of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's administration.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The mandatory Export Revenue (DHE) retention policy announced by President Prabowo Subianto in February 2025 presents a significant dilemma for the palm oil industry. On one hand, the regulation is believed to strengthen the national economic foundation. However, on the other, concerns are mounting that its impact will be heavily felt by small processing mills and farmers.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Another recurring issue is land claims and the sale of plasma plots. The plasma program was originally designed to provide long-term economic benefits to local villagers. However, it’s not uncommon for these plots to be sold to outside parties. “Once they are sold, villagers lose their source of income. They end up becoming laborers, then they complain, and it sometimes leads to conflict,” explained Johan Sukardi, Director of Corporate Affairs at PT Bumitama Gunajaya Agro, to InfoSAWIT recently.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Amid global scrutiny of Indonesia's palm oil industry, the fate of small-scale farmers is once again taking center stage. Edy Dwi Hartono, Head of Program Development for Solidaridad Indonesia, warns that sustainability shouldn't stop at certification documents and labels. It must ensure that smallholder farmers remain a vital part of the supply chain.

InfoSAWIT, MAMUJU – The West Sulawesi Provincial Environmental Agency (DLH) held an assessment meeting for the Environmental Impact Analysis (Amdal) document of PT Mitra Andalan Sawit at the Grand Maleo & Convention Hotel in Mamuju on Thursday (21/8/2025).

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – Efforts to strengthen the plantation downstreaming chain were re-emphasized by the Acting Director General of Plantations, Abdul Roni Angkat. During his working visit to the Plantation Plant Protection Center (BPTP) in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, on Friday (22/8), Roni affirmed that adaptable and superior human resources are the main foundation for the success of downstreaming programs.

InfoSAWIT, SAMPIT – The Seruyan Regency Government, together with labor unions, held a socialization event for Seruyan Regent Regulation (Perbup) No. 43 of 2024 concerning the Protection of Women and Children in the Workplace. This regulation is expected to be an important foundation for realizing a sustainable and just palm oil plantation environment.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) is continuing its push to meet the demand for superior seeds to support increased food production and strengthen the sustainability of the plantation sector. This was confirmed during a visit to the West Kalimantan Agricultural Modernization Application Center (BRMP) on Saturday (23/8), with a focus on providing gogo rice seeds suitable for planting on plantation land, such as oil palm, coconut, and other commodities.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The World Trade Organization (WTO) panel has officially ruled in favor of Indonesia in a trade dispute with the European Union (EU) regarding the imposition of countervailing duties on biodiesel imports. This ruling strengthens Indonesia's position in fighting for fair market access for its national products, particularly palm oil-based biodiesel.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp14,699/kg on Monday (25/8/2025). This marks an increase of approximately Rp99/kg (0.68%) compared to the price on Friday (22/8/2025), which was Rp14,600/kg.

InfoSAWIT, SEI MANGKEI – Unilever is taking a new step in strengthening the transparency and sustainability of its palm oil supply chain. The global company is now working directly with palm oil producers and mills, cutting out the role of traditional intermediaries, while bringing most of the palm oil refining process to its own facilities.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – A new history has been made in the national aviation industry. PT Pertamina (Persero) officially conducted the first flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) derived from used cooking oil (UCO). The historic flight was operated by Pelita Air, a Pertamina subsidiary, on the Jakarta–Bali route from Terminal 3 of Soekarno-Hatta Airport last Wednesday (20/8/2025).

InfoSAWIT, MAMASA – The West Sulawesi (Sulbar) Provincial Financial and Regional Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD) conducted monitoring of the utilization of the Palm Oil Revenue Sharing Fund (DBH Sawit) in Mamasa Regency. The activity took place on Friday (22/8/2025) in the meeting room of the Mamasa Regional Finance and Asset Agency (BKAD).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Used cooking oil (UCO) derived from palm oil, often considered mere household waste, is now being transformed into a high-value commodity. PT Pertamina (Persero) has successfully developed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from UCO, a breakthrough that supports emission reduction in the aviation industry while opening new economic opportunities for the community.

InfoSAWIT, KUTAI BARAT – Balai Kampung Mencimai in Barong Tongkok sub-district was bustling with dozens of palm oil farmers on August 21–22, 2025. They were attending a training session organized by the East Kalimantan Provincial Plantation Office (Disbun Kaltim), aimed at transforming the mindset of palm oil farmers from mere field laborers into drivers of a modern economy.

InfoSAWIT, ACEH – Palm oil plantations are not only a leading national commodity but also the economic backbone for communities across various regions. Recognizing this strategic role, IPB Training, in collaboration with the Oil Palm Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) and the Directorate General of Plantations (Ditjenbun), held a Technical Training on Oil Palm Cultivation for cohorts IX, X, and XVII in Aceh from August 19-23, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's palm oil industry continued its impressive performance in June 2025. According to a report from the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI), palm oil product exports saw a significant increase to several key destinations.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – The Forum for Communities Affected by Riau's Forest and Land Management has welcomed the recommendations from the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) regarding the resolution of the Tesso Nilo National Park (TNTN) conflict. The forum's spokesperson, Abdul Aziz, stated that the recommendations align with the community's hope that the issues will be resolved comprehensively and based on existing legal frameworks.