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InfoSAWIT, BOGOR – Indonesian Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has reaffirmed the government's commitment to protecting oil palm smallholders from practices that could undermine their livelihoods, following concerns over declining fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices earlier this year.

InfoSAWIT, MENDALO – Universitas Jambi (UNJA) has once again been selected as an implementing institution for Indonesia's 2026 Plantation Human Resources Development Education Program, supported by the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP). Through its Diploma III (D3) Chemical Analysis Study Program under the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), the university will offer 30 full scholarships for prospective students in the upcoming academic year.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices offered through PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) weakened on Monday (15/6/2026), mirroring cautious sentiment in the global vegetable oil market.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's palm oil industry is entering one of the most critical periods in its modern history. Amid shifting domestic regulations, evolving export policies, energy transition agendas, stagnant smallholder productivity, and increasingly stringent market requirements, stakeholders are beginning to question whether the sector's competitiveness is at risk.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – As global demands for sustainability and operational efficiency continue to intensify, Indonesia's palm oil industry is increasingly embracing digital transformation as a pathway toward long-term competitiveness.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The window of opportunity for young Indonesians to pursue higher education through the 2026 Palm Oil Human Resources Development Scholarship Program (SDMP) is rapidly closing, with registration set to end on 20 June 2026.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Strengthening farmer institutions has become a critical factor in enabling independent smallholders to access financing, maintain sustainability certification, and attract younger generations to the palm oil sector.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain range-bound next week as market participants weigh concerns over potentially weaker production against still-robust inventory levels.

InfoSAWIT, NEW DELHI – India's vegetable oil imports climbed in May 2026, driven by a sharp increase in crude soybean oil purchases as narrowing price differentials made soybean oil more competitive against palm oil.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Efforts to bring Indonesian independent smallholders into the sustainable palm oil ecosystem require more than promoting certification standards. Access to financing and stronger farmer institutions remain critical factors in helping growers meet sustainability requirements and improve productivity.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) posted modest gains on Friday, even as palm oil futures in Malaysia closed lower amid pressure from declining crude oil and soybean oil prices.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Efforts to strengthen sustainability among Indonesia's independent oil palm Smallholders continue to gain momentum, with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) reporting that approximately Rp416 billion has been distributed through various incentive schemes to support the adoption of sustainable practices.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) prices in Jambi Province recorded a significant increase for the June 12–18, 2026 pricing period, providing a positive outlook for oil palm Smallholders across the province.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - Growing global demands for traceability and sustainability have elevated RSPO certification beyond a compliance tool, making it a strategic pathway for independent Smallholders to improve market access, strengthen farmer organizations, and adopt sustainable agricultural practices.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – The Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team of North Sumatra Province has agreed to increase oil palm FFB prices for the period of June 10–16, 2026. Based on the latest pricing decision, the FFB price for oil palm trees aged 10 to 20 years rose by Rp268.96 per kilogram, bringing the price to Rp3,720.09/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) continues to expand efforts to educate young people about the global palm oil industry through its Young Elaeis Ambassadors (YEAs) programme.

InfoSAWIT, PADANG – The Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team of West Sumatra Province has agreed to lower oil palm FFB prices for the second period of June 2026 (June 8–14), reflecting adjustments in underlying commodity values.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom moved higher on Thursday, reflecting stronger sentiment in both domestic and international palm oil markets.

InfoSAWIT, SERANG – PT Multi Nabati Asahan (MNA), a subsidiary of Wilmar Group, continues to reinforce its commitment to community development by supporting the economic resilience of fishermen in Terate Village, Serang Regency, Banten, through an ongoing fishing equipment assistance program.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's oil palm industry may need to look beneath the surface to unlock its untapped productivity potential. A new publication titled Root Management in Oil Palm proposes a shift in agronomic focus—from conventional fertilizer-based approaches toward integrated root and canopy management as a strategy to significantly enhance yields.