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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The government has designated the palm oil industry as a pilot project in its efforts to build a national technology downstreaming ecosystem that prioritizes the welfare of the people. In collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek), the Indonesian Palm Oil Council, and various cross-sector partners, the focus of research and innovation development is now directed towards tangible impacts in the field.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp13,360/kg on Friday (June 13, 2025), marking a 1.02% increase or an uptick of approximately Rp135/kg compared to the CPO price on Thursday (June 12, 2025), which was Rp13,225/kg.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN — According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price determination team in North Sumatra for the period of June 11-17, 2025, the price for palm oil aged 10-20 years has decreased by Rp11.55/kg to Rp3,315.55/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI — According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price determination team in Jambi, the price for palm oil aged 10-20 years has decreased by Rp63.81/kg to Rp3,223.91/kg for the period of June 13-19, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp13,225/kg on Thursday (June 12, 2025), marking a 0.76% increase or an increase of approximately Rp100/kg compared to the CPO price on Wednesday (June 11, 2025), which reached Rp13,125/kg.

InfoSAWIT, PADANG — The West Sumatra provincial government is preparing strategic steps to strengthen regulations on fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices to ensure farmers receive fair prices. Deputy Governor Vasko Ruseimy announced that the drafting of a Governor Regulation (Pergub) is underway as a manifestation of the government's seriousness in improving the management of palm oil prices, which have been deemed inequitable.

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG — According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price determination team in South Sumatra, the price for palm oil aged 10-20 years has decreased by Rp154.82 per kg to Rp3,236.30 per kg for the period of June 1-15, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, PASER — Tensions are once again looming over the lives of villagers near palm oil plantations in Paser Regency, East Kalimantan. This time, an agrarian conflict has led to the designation of two individuals as suspects, following a report from PT Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) IV Regional V, previously known as PTPN XIII.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - Concerned about the environmental neglect in palm oil cultivation practices, Sutiyana has taken the lead in promoting more environmentally friendly palm oil farming. Now serving as the Chairman of the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil Farmers Forum (FORTASBI), his advocacy extends beyond productivity to uniting farmers in safeguarding the earth while ensuring harvests.

InfoSAWIT, PELALAWAN — Tesso Nilo National Park (TNTN), which should serve as the last bastion for wildlife protection in Sumatra, is now facing serious pressure. The Forest Area Enforcement Task Force (Satgas PKH) recently discovered alarming facts during a field inspection in Pelalawan, Riau, revealing that the conservation area has been infiltrated by illegal palm oil plantations and settlements by incoming residents.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) through the Directorate General of New, Renewable Energy, and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) has set the Market Index Price (HIP) for biodiesel in June 2025 at Rp 12,890 per liter, reflecting a decrease of Rp 852 compared to May's price of Rp 13,742 per liter.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp13,125/kg on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, reflecting a decrease of 1.52% or a drop of approximately Rp203/kg compared to the CPO price on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, which was Rp13,328/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - Palm oil plantations in Indonesia that have adopted best practices and sustainability are facing increasing business competition and challenges. The issues extend beyond land use in forest areas to a growing business rivalry.

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG — The commitment to strengthen the capacity of smallholder palm oil farmers was reaffirmed through an intensive training program held at the Sintesa Peninsula Hotel in Palembang, South Sumatra. The program, aimed at developing human resources in the palm oil sector (SDM-PKS), is being implemented by PT Daya Guna Lestari, which organized Leadership and Communication Training as well as a Training for Fostering Unity among Farmers from June 11 to 14, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA – According to the results from the pricing team for Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) of palm oil in East Kalimantan for the second period of May 2025 (May 16-31, 2025), the price for palm oil older than 10 years has decreased by Rp32.64 per kg, bringing the new price to Rp3,240.10 per kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Starting with a desire to gain experience, three chemical engineering students from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) took a giant leap—landing on the winner's podium.

InfoSAWIT, ACEH – For years, Muntasyir, the Chairman of the Mulia Jaya Cooperative in Bireuen Regency, has worked hard to ensure that his group could participate in the Palm Oil Rejuvenation Program (PSR). However, various independent efforts, including through local agencies, often ended in deadlock. “We have tried on our own, but hit a wall. Even after seeking help from the agency, we remained stuck,” Muntasyir said. “We were almost ready to give up.”

InfoSAWIT, BELITUNG TIMUR – The East Belitung Regency Government is once again demonstrating its commitment to regional development by partnering with investors in the palm oil plantation sector. PT Dhibi Tali Anugerah has officially invested in the Simpang Pesak District by constructing a palm oil processing factory (CPO).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's efforts to expand market access to Europe and Eurasia are showing significant progress. Two major trade agreements—the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Indonesia-EU CEPA) and the Indonesia-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Area (I-EAEU FTA)—are being pushed for completion by 2025, creating substantial opportunities for national flagship products, including palm oil.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – According to the results from the pricing team for Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) of independent palm oil in Riau, the price for 9-year-old palm oil has decreased by Rp57.83 per kg, bringing the new price to Rp3,293.89 per kg for the period of June 11-17, 2025, as stated in the official letter regarding the pricing determination.