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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) saw a withdrawal (WD) on Wednesday (20/8/2025), with the highest bid price reaching Rp14,560/kg. This marks a decrease of Rp166/kg, or 1.13%, compared to Tuesday's price of Rp14,726/kg.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Based on the results of the Riau Province Plasma Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) pricing team, as stated in the FFB Price Determination Letter No. 29 for the August 20-26, 2025 period, the price for FFB from 9-year-old oil palm trees has been set to increase by Rp47.44/Kg to Rp3,679.02/kg.

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG – Based on the results of the South Sumatra (Sumsel) Province Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team for the second period of August 2025 (August 16-31, 2025), the price for FFB from 10-20 year-old oil palm trees has been set at Rp3,480.61/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – According to the West Kalimantan (Kalbar) Province Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team, the price for the second period of August 2025 (for payments from August 8-15, 2025) has been set. The price for FFB from 10-20 year-old oil palm trees has been determined to rise by Rp75.16/Kg to Rp3,410.37/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA – The government of East Kalimantan Province (Kaltim) is leveraging the palm oil sector as a new economic pillar for the region amidst declining mining activities. Through the Plantation Office, the provincial government is preparing a strategy to attract more investors, both domestic and foreign.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – WWF-Indonesia, in collaboration with the Pundi Sumatera Foundation, Jambi University, Gadjah Mada University (UGM), and Brawijaya University, recently held a "Sekolah Jangka Benah" (SJB) or "Interim Restoration School" event at the Faculty of Agriculture, Jambi University.

InfoSAWIT, KARO – The Criminal Investigation Unit of the Mardingding Sector Police has arrested a man, identified by the initials MAP (35), a resident of Buluh Pancur Village, Lau Baleng District, Karo Regency, for the alleged theft of palm oil fruits belonging to a local farmer.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp14,726/kg on Tuesday (19/8/2025). This marks an increase of approximately Rp311/kg, a 2.16% jump from the highest bid price of Rp14,415/kg on Friday (15/8/2025).

InfoSAWIT, PASANGKAYU – The Plantation Office of West Sulawesi Province (Sulbar) conducted direct monitoring of pricing and the processing of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) into Crude Palm Oil (CPO) at several palm oil mills (PKS) in Pasangkayu Regency on Sunday (10/8/2025).

InfoSAWIT, PALANGKA RAYA – The circulation of narcotics in Central Kalimantan is once again under scrutiny, particularly in palm oil plantation areas. The Secretary of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) of Central Kalimantan, Rawing Rambang, affirmed that the association has established close cooperation with the Provincial National Narcotics Agency (BNNP) of Kalteng to prevent drugs from entering company premises.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – With half a million hectares of oil palm plantations, Sinar Mas Agribusiness & Food has a major responsibility to reduce carbon emissions.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Nine major European retailers have been recognized as top performers on the RSPO Shared Responsibility Scorecard, an assessment measuring the commitment of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) members to collective responsibility in promoting palm oil sustainability.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT PLN (Persero) has made history by operating a new co-firing facility that uses Bio Compressed Natural Gas (BioCNG) derived from palm oil waste at the Belawan Gas and Steam Power Plant (PLTGU) in North Sumatra. This milestone marks the first time BioCNG has been used as a renewable energy source in Indonesia.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Beneath the vast green expanse of Kalimantan's oil palm plantations, Johan Sukardi plays a largely unseen role: de-escalating conflicts, fostering trust, and building social harmony between companies and communities. Through a humanistic approach and "silent diplomacy," he proves that sustainability is not just about trees—but also about human relationships.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV PalmCo, a subholding of PTPN III (Persero), invited dozens of palm oil farmers from various regions across Indonesia to its headquarters in Jakarta earlier this week. A total of 42 farmers from 38 farmer organizations attended along with the management of the Association of Nucleus Estate and Smallholder Palm Oil Farmers (ASPEKPIR) and were directly received by PalmCo President Director, Jatmiko Santosa, and Institutional Relations Director, Irwan Perangin-angin.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – President Prabowo Subianto addressed allegations of legal violations involving approximately 5 million hectares of palm oil land, including those located in protected forest areas. He stated that the government has successfully repossessed 3.1 million hectares of palm oil land proven to be in violation of regulations. This was conveyed in his state address during the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Friday (15/8/2025).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – More than just ordinary palm oil seeds, Topaz is the result of extensive research and innovation from Asian Agri. Now, with four variants plus a new Ganoderma-tolerant variant, offering potential yields of up to 40 tons of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) per hectare per year, this seed could be the top choice for industry players and farmers aiming for high productivity and sustainability.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – In Indonesia's rapidly growing palm oil industry, the demand for competent professionals is becoming increasingly urgent. However, a significant challenge often encountered in the field is the unpreparedness of fresh graduates to meet the demands of the workplace. This gap is precisely what the book, "From Campus to Becoming a Successful Excellent Planter," written by two experienced practitioners, Maruli Pardamean and Candra Ernando Ritonga, aims to bridge.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Reducing carbon emissions is not solely the responsibility of governments; it is also a crucial task for businesses managing natural resource-based operations. This is exemplified by the initiatives taken by Sinar Mas Agribusiness & Food and SD Guthrie Malaysia.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – On Friday, August 15, Malaysian palm oil futures experienced a slight uptick as market participants awaited export data for further direction. By midday, the benchmark contract on the Malaysian Derivatives Exchange rose by 9 ringgit, or 0.2%, reaching 4,412 ringgit (approximately US$1,046.24) per ton. This marks a weekly increase of 3.69%, indicating a potential second consecutive gain.