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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - In the face of increasing global demand for environmentally friendly and deforestation-free palm oil products, the Indonesian Palm Oil Farmers Union (SPKS) is taking swift action. Through ongoing outreach programs held directly in palm oil-producing villages in Bengkayang and Sambas, West Kalimantan, SPKS aims to expedite the involvement of independent palm oil farmers in sustainable management practices.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Amid the challenges of stagnating productivity in the national palm oil plantations, two key players in the sector have agreed to enhance their synergy. PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (APN) and the Indonesian Palm Oil Entrepreneurs Association (GAPKI) met in an informal yet meaningful setting at APN's headquarters, HK Tower, Cawang, Jakarta, to discuss concrete steps to strengthen the competitiveness of the national palm oil industry.

InfoSAWIT, MENDALO – Who would have thought that palm oil waste, often deemed worthless, could be transformed into a transparent, aromatic solid soap with market potential? This is what 60 students from the Agribusiness Faculty of Jambi University (UNJA) learned during an innovative workshop held last Tuesday.

InfoSAWIT, PALANGKA RAYA — A resident of Kotawaringin Barat (Kobar) was taken aback during his attempt to pay taxes when he discovered that the money he had was counterfeit, consisting of four Rp50,000 bills. This incident has shed light on a previously overlooked risk — the circulation of counterfeit money stemming from palm oil transactions in the field.

InfoSAWIT, BATAM – Amidst the bustling crowds at Nagoya Hill Mall Batam during the Indonesia Tourism and Trade Investment Expo (ITTIE) 2025, one booth stood out: the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP), which not only showcased palm oil derivative products but also offered interactive experiences—from batik-making with palm oil wax to open discussions on sustainability.

InfoSAWIT, BANGI — The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has made significant strides in commercializing the results of national palm oil research. During a recent launch event, the Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, inaugurated two of MPOB's latest innovations: the MPOB F6 fertilizer formulation and health biscuits made from red palm oil.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Amidst the negative perceptions surrounding the palm oil industry, a different narrative is emerging, highlighting the positive aspects of Indonesia's palm oil sector. This narrative is not merely a claim but is backed by tangible evidence, from health clinics in the plantations to free schools for workers' children. Behind the shadows of accusations, palm oil has quietly sown the seeds for a golden generation of the future.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – According to the results from the Jambi Province Fresh Fruit Bunch (TBS) price determination team, the price of palm oil TBS for the period of June 27 to July 3, 2025, has been agreed upon, showing a slight increase of Rp6.18/Kg, bringing the price for TBS from 10 to 20 years of age to Rp3,206.77/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - Palm oil is currently experiencing fluctuations in prices due to global market uncertainties and the latent danger of declining production, which has elicited strong responses from international trade signals. Various uncertainties have led to an increase in the selling price of palm oil and its derivatives in the global market.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Malaysia has once again achieved a significant milestone in international trade and recognition for the sustainability of its palm oil industry. On June 23, 2025, the country officially signed the Malaysia-European Free Trade Association Economic Partnership Agreement (MEEPA) with EFTA member countries, including Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Indonesia continues to face significant challenges in achieving its renewable energy (EBT) targets set forth in the National Energy Policy (KEN). While the government aims for a 23% contribution of EBT to the national energy mix by 2025, the achievement only reached 14.1% by the end of 2024. To bridge this gap, the utilization of lignocellulosic biomass—such as palm oil waste—is now being touted as a potential solution.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp13,550/kg on Thursday (June 26, 2025), reflecting an increase of Rp50/kg or approximately 0.37% compared to the CPO price on Wednesday (June 25, 2025), which was Rp13,500/kg.

InfoSAWIT, BANDA ACEH — Not just an ordinary technical training, the Technical Training Program for Oil Palm Cultivation organized by the Palm Oil Fund Management Agency (BPDP), Directorate General of Plantations, and IPB Training in Banda Aceh marks a significant milestone in shaping the character of future palm oil farmers: professional, adaptive, and long-term thinkers.

InfoSAWIT, BATUBARA — A total of 61 independent palm oil farmers from Batubara Regency, North Sumatra, participated in a field trip to PT Eastern Sumatra Indonesia Bukit Maraja Estate, managed by SIPEF Group, as part of the 2025 Palm Oil Human Resource Training Program.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — The national palm oil industry is once again facing challenges in the export market. Recent data released by the Indonesian Palm Oil Entrepreneurs Association (GAPKI) indicates that palm oil exports in April 2025 experienced a significant decline in both volume and value.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Ministry of Industry has officially launched a pilot project for producing sugar sap from old oil palm trees resulting from replanting, as part of its strategy for industrial downstreaming and community economic empowerment. The symbolic inauguration took place on Monday (June 23), marking a concrete step by the government to optimize the potential of oil palm not only from its fruit but also from the trunks that have not been maximally utilized.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Bumitama Agri Ltd. has successfully maintained its position for the second consecutive year by being listed in the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 for 2025. The company ranks 259th among the 500 highest-revenue companies in Southeast Asia, reflecting its consistent performance and competitiveness in the agribusiness sector.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – According to the results from the pricing team for Fresh Fruit Bunches (TBS) in North Sumatra, the price for TBS from oil palm trees aged 10 to 20 years has decreased by Rp8.89/kg, now standing at Rp3,227.92/kg for the period of June 25 to July 1, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom dropped to Rp13,415/kg on Tuesday (June 24, 2025), marking a decrease of Rp315/kg or around 2.29% compared to Monday’s price of Rp13,730/kg.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Referring to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (TBS) price determination team for Plasma Palm Oil in Riau, as per the Price Determination Letter No. 21 for the period of June 25 - July 1, 2025, the price for 9-year-old palm oil has decreased by Rp8.86/kg to Rp3,269.95/kg.