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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) offered by PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom climbed to IDR 13,975/kg on Tuesday (8/7/2025), marking an increase of IDR 150/kg or approximately 1.08% from the highest offer recorded on Monday (7/7/2025), which stood at IDR 13,825/kg.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN — Sixty farmers and farmer assistants from Batubara Regency, North Sumatra, participated in intensive training designed to transform their knowledge and skills in palm oil cultivation. Held at the AIHO Hotel in Medan, the training titled "Technical Palm Oil Cultivation" took place from June 30 to July 5, 2025, bringing a fresh atmosphere to the capacity development of independent farmers.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU — According to the results from the price-setting team for Fresh Fruit Bunches (TBS) of Plasma Palm Oil in Riau Province, as per the Price Setting Letter No. 23 for the period of July 9-15, 2025, the price for 9-year-old palm oil has increased by Rp 31.36/kg to Rp 3,316.24/kg.

InfoSAWIT, BANDUNG — Despite the genetic potential of hybrid oil palm plants to produce up to 10-12 tons of palm oil per hectare per year, the reality on the ground is far from expectations. National production is recorded at only 2.6–4.1 tons of palm oil per hectare per year—merely about 25-30% of its maximum potential. This condition reflects the still-weak management of cultivation practices in the field.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Zulham S. Koto vividly remembers the moment he first connected with PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero). “On November 10, 2024, at 11:03 AM,” he recalls, smiling at the phone call that changed the trajectory of his long career in the plantation and energy sectors.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Indonesia's trade balance recorded a remarkable performance in May 2025. Trade Minister Budi Santoso revealed that the national trade surplus surged to $4.30 billion, significantly higher than the surplus of just $0.16 billion in April 2025.

InfoSAWIT, PETALING JAYA — The European Union's decision to classify Malaysia under the "standard risk" category in its new European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has drawn sharp criticism from stakeholders in the Malaysian palm oil industry. This classification is feared to create significant non-tariff barriers that could severely impact the sustainability of Malaysia's palm oil exports to the European market.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - On July 7, 2025, the price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) experienced a withdrawal (WD), with the highest offer price for CPO set at IDR 13,825/kg. This marks a decrease of approximately IDR 25/kg or 0.18% compared to the CPO price on Friday, July 4, 2025, which was IDR 13,850/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - The government has officially issued Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 16 of 2025 concerning the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil Certification System (ISPO) on March 19, 2025. This regulation replaces the previous Perpres No. 44 of 2020, with an expanded scope covering upstream, downstream, and palm oil bioenergy sectors.

InfoSAWIT, PALANGLARAYA - According to the pricing team for Fresh Fruit Bunches (TBS) in Central Kalimantan, the price for palm oil aged 10-20 years has decreased by IDR 36.37 per kg, now standing at IDR 3,144.33 per kg for the second period of June (June 16-30, 2025). The next meeting to determine the TBS price for the first period of July 2025 is scheduled for Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan.

InfoSAWIT, JEMBER - In a significant academic event, Prof. Ermanto Fahamsyah was officially inaugurated as a Professor in Economic Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Jember, on Saturday, July 5, 2025. However, his inaugural speech transcended mere academic formalities. At the university podium, Prof. Ermanto delivered a profound reflection on legal justice in the national strategic sector of palm oil.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - In a different narrative, Suratmi, a 45-year-old woman, often leads her cattle from her home to the palm oil fields managed by Agrinas. On a misty morning in Dusun Muda, Desa Pamesi, Batin Solapan, she gently guides her cows without a whistle or stick, a routine she has mastered over the years.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - In a recent mediation session held at the BPU Office in Kembang Janggut Village on Thursday, July 3, 2025, the ongoing land conflict between local palm oil farmers and PT Rencana Mulia Baratama (RMB) reached an impasse. The mediation did not produce any fruitful outcomes, as the farmers firmly rejected the company's compensation offer of IDR 25 million per hectare.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero) has conducted a strategic internal discussion to address the management of state land and assets entrusted through the Attorney General's Office. This meeting is a crucial step in ensuring the continuity of state asset management, particularly in the palm oil plantation sector.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has announced the Market Index Price (HIP) for biodiesel for July 2025, set at Rp 12,874 per liter, reflecting a decrease of Rp 16 compared to June's price of Rp 12,890 per liter.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU - In a significant breakthrough, the Indragiri Hulu Police have successfully uncovered a case of forest and land fire (karhutla) spanning one hectare in Alim Village, Batang Cenaku District, Indragiri Hulu Regency, Riau. The suspect, identified as Rikardo (28), a local resident, was apprehended after it was confirmed that he set fire to the land to establish a new palm oil plantation.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU — Efforts to restore the conservation area of Tesso Nilo National Park in Pelalawan, Riau, have been reinforced through the actual destruction of illegal palm oil plants and tree planting led by Commander of Korem 031/Wira Bima, Brigadier General TNI Sugiyono, on Tuesday.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — Few would have anticipated that candles—a simple product associated with pleasant aromas, tranquility, and festive occasions—would hold such a significant global market value. By 2024, the global candle market is projected to reach US$ 8.4 billion, with palm oil emerging as a key ingredient driving this surge in demand.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — After a lengthy and complex trial process, the Jakarta Administrative Court (PTUN) has dismissed the lawsuit filed by Duta Palma Group against several government agencies and PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero). This ruling reaffirms Agrinas' legal position as the legitimate manager of state assets currently under legal seizure.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom rose slightly on Friday (4 July 2025), reaching Rp13,850/kg. This marks an increase of Rp50/kg or 0.36% from Thursday’s (3 July 2025) price of Rp13,800/kg.