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InfoSAWIT, MEDAN — According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (TBS) price determination team for North Sumatra Province for the period of August 13-19, 2025, the price of TBS for palm oil aged 10-20 years has increased by IDR 4.01/kg to IDR 3,592.67/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Agriculture based on intuition must now transition to precision agriculture that relies on data and technology. This significant change is one of the main focuses of the parallel session at the 2025 Indonesian Science, Technology, and Industry Convention (KSTI), held on Saturday, August 9, under the theme “Smart Agriculture 4.0: Integrating IoT, AI, and Robotics for Optimizing Productivity and Sustainability in Agriculture.”

InfoSAWIT, PALANGKA RAYA — The issue of palm oil plantations in Seruyan Regency has resurfaced. Rahmanudin, a member of the Central Kalimantan Provincial DPRD from Electoral District II, believes that several problems in this sector continue to hinder the increase of local revenue (PAD) and the welfare of the community.

InfoSAWIT, YOGYAKARTA — The Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) has successfully secured the Best Booth Decoration award at the Jogja Fashion Week (JFW) 2025, held at the Jogja Expo Center from August 7 to 10, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp14,852/kg on Wednesday (August 13, 2025), marking an increase of approximately Rp137/kg or a rise of 0.93% compared to the highest CPO price offered on Tuesday (August 12, 2025), which reached Rp14,715/kg.

InfoSAWIT, NEW DELHI — India's soybean oil imports are expected to soar by 60% year-on-year in 2024/2025, reaching a record high as oil mills ramp up purchases due to lower prices compared to palm oil. Conversely, palm oil imports are projected to plummet to a five-year low, according to six industry players speaking to Reuters.

InfoSAWIT, CILEGON — A worker at a palm oil factory in the Ciwandan industrial area of Cilegon, Banten, tragically died after being trapped inside a methanol tank on Sunday (August 10, 2025) afternoon. The victim was reported to have been trapped for over an hour before being evacuated.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - The global palm oil sector is taking steps to reduce carbon emissions, with palm oil-producing countries like Colombia implementing strategies to cut greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative demonstrates that the palm oil sector is not ignoring issues that impact climate change.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's palm oil stock is projected to rise for the fifth consecutive month in July, reaching its highest level in nearly two years, as production growth outpaces exports, according to a Reuters survey conducted on Monday (August 11).

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – According to the results from the pricing team for Fresh Palm Fruit (TBS) in Riau Province, the price for 9-year-old palm fruit has increased by Rp16.69 per kilogram, bringing the new price to Rp3,563.89 per kilogram. This adjustment is based on the official price determination letter No. 28 for the period of August 13-19, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) experienced a withdrawal (WD) with the highest offered CPO price at Rp 14,715/kg on Tuesday (August 12, 2025). Consequently, the CPO price increased by approximately Rp 15/Kg or a rise of 0.1% compared to the CPO price on Monday (August 11, 2025), which reached Rp 14,700/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, NORTH MOROWALI — Agrarian polemics in North Morowali have resurfaced after PT Agro Nusa Abadi (ANA), a subsidiary of palm oil plantation company PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk., which has been operating for 17 years, is accused of operating without a Business Use Rights (HGU).

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG — The Friendly Palm Oil Movement for Women Workers continues to expand to various palm oil-producing provinces, promoting gender equality and social protection for women workers. In South Sumatra, this initiative was realized through the launch of the Gender Equity in Business Initiatives Enthusiast (GEBIE), which was inaugurated alongside the provision of BPJS Employment protection for 1,000 informal women workers in the palm oil sector.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU — Referring to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price determination team for the Riau Province Plasma Palm Oil, based on the Fresh Palm Oil Price Determination Letter No. 28 for the period of August 13-19, 2025, it has been agreed that the price of 9-year-old palm oil in Riau has increased by Rp 22.79/Kg to Rp 3,631.58/kg.

InfoSAWIT, MUMBAI — India's palm oil imports in July recorded a decline due to the cancellation of several contracts, while soybean oil imports surged to a three-year high thanks to more competitive prices and the arrival of delayed shipments from June. This was reported by five traders to the media.

InfoSAWIT, BOGOR – Amid the commemoration of International Day of Indigenous Peoples, the Indigenous Territory Registration Agency (BRWA) released new data highlighting the gap between mapping and legal recognition of indigenous territories in Indonesia. Of the 33.64 million hectares of mapped indigenous territories, only 18.9% have received legal legitimacy through regional regulations or local government decisions.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — The government has officially mandated all independent palm oil farmers to obtain the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification starting March 2029. This provision is outlined in Presidential Regulation (Perpres) Number 16 of 2025, signed on March 19, 2025, replacing Perpres Number 44 of 2020. The Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil Farmers Forum (FORTASBI) believes that the four years leading up to the ISPO deadline is a short time, thus massive support must be provided.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARAT - The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at IDR 14,700/kg on Monday, August 11, 2025, reflecting an increase of approximately IDR 100/kg or a rise of 0.68% compared to the CPO price on Friday, August 8, 2025, which was IDR 14,600/kg.

InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA -  The East Kalimantan Provincial Government continues to encourage businesses to harness renewable energy potential in their environments, including in the palm oil sector, which has biomass and biogas resources.

InfoSAWIT, PADANG -  The Forest Area Enforcement Task Force (Satgas PKH) has closed a total of 8,133 hectares of illegal palm oil plantations in Solok Selatan Regency, West Sumatra, managed by two companies operating outside their land use rights (HGU).