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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) continue through cross-sector collaboration.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Behind the seemingly routine operations of oil palm plantations, there are stories of dedication, resilience, and transformation—many of them led by women.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The narrative that “palm oil harms the environment” has resurfaced in public discourse, particularly following a series of flash floods in West Sumatra, North Sumatra, and Aceh in late 2025.

InfoSAWIT, BANJARBARU – The Plantation and Livestock Agency of South Kalimantan Province (Disbunnak Kalsel) continues to strengthen plantation sector governance by enhancing human resource capacity.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s palm oil export performance continued its positive trend in February 2026, supported by both higher export volumes and stronger global prices.

InfoSAWIT, ROKAN HULU – The Independent Oil Palm Smallholders Association (PPKSS) Tayo Barokah continues to demonstrate significant progress in improving services for its members. All programs implemented by the organization are focused on enhancing the long-term welfare of independent smallholders.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp15,250/kg on Tuesday (April 21, 2026), marking an increase of Rp55/kg or approximately 0.36% compared to Rp15,195/kg on Monday (April 20, 2026).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s palm oil industry showed a strengthening trend in February 2026, reflected in increased production, domestic consumption, and exports at the beginning of the year.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Referring to the results of the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) pricing team for independent smallholder palm oil in Riau Province, based on the FFB Pricing Decree No. 13 for the period of April 22–28, 2026, it has been agreed that the price for 9-year-old oil palm trees has decreased by Rp131.78/kg to Rp3,956.31/kg.

InfoSAWIT, SIMALUNGUN – The Bersatu Makmur Jaya (BMJ) Consumer Cooperative in Simalungun, North Sumatra, is intensifying efforts to strengthen its institutional capacity to enhance benefits for independent oil palm smallholders.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – There was a time when the success of Indonesia’s palm oil industry was measured by straightforward figures: production tonnage, yield per hectare, and cost efficiency. The narrative was simple—and for years, it worked. But the world has changed. And that change is no longer coming from within the plantation, but from the map.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil Farmers Forum (FORTASBI) has urged independent smallholders to increase vigilance ahead of the 2026 dry season, which is expected to arrive earlier and be more severe.

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG – Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) prices in South Sumatra (Sumsel) reached their highest level of Rp4,040.01/kg during the second period of April 2026, highlighting relatively strong pricing conditions for mature oil palm.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture is stepping up efforts to expand renewable energy use in the agricultural sector by developing biodiesel and testing its application in agricultural machinery (alsintan).

InfoSAWIT, PALANGKARAYA – Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) prices in Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) recorded an increase in the first period of April 2026, reflecting improved pricing trends at the upstream level of the palm oil industry.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp 15,195/kg on Monday (April 20, 2026), marking an increase of Rp 95/kg or about 0.63% compared to the highest bid price on Friday (April 17, 2026), which stood at Rp 15,100/kg.

InfoSAWIT, SEKADAU – Efforts to strengthen smallholder positions in the palm oil value chain are being intensified through cooperative-based downstreaming programs in Sekadau, West Kalimantan.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s Trade Minister Budi Santoso stated that the domestic market obligation (DMO) policy requiring at least 35% distribution of subsidized cooking oil has proven effective in stabilizing prices and supply.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – Based on the pricing team of Jambi Province, fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices for palm oil in the April 17–23, 2026 period declined by Rp87.23/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The global palm oil industry is entering a new phase where market access increasingly depends on verified sustainability performance, posing significant challenges for smallholder inclusion.