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InfoSAWIT, KOT AWARINGIN BARAT – KUD Tani Subur, located in Pangkalan Tiga Village, Pangkalan Lada District, has once again been entrusted with funding for the OIl Palm Replanting Program (PSR) from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDPKS).

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Ruth Silva, Director of Assurance at RSPO and HCV Network, shared her views on the importance of revising standards, the challenges in the process, and her aspirations for a positive impact on farmers in protecting High Conservation Value (HCV) forests and High Carbon Stock (HCS) areas.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Andi Muttaqien, Executive Director of Satya Bumi, has criticized a speech delivered by Indonesian President Joko Widodo, represented by Prabowo Subianto, during the National Development Planning Consultation (Musrenbangnas) for 2025-2029. Andi stated that the remarks pose a potential threat to the environment, particularly concerning the expansion of palm oil plantations and the clearing of natural forests.

InfoSAWIT, MEXICO CITY – Prolade, a producer of sustainable palm oil from Mexico certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), has successfully closed a debt financing deal worth USD 15 million. This funding marks IDB Invest's first investment in the palm oil sector. IDB Invest is a leading financing institution based in Washington, D.C., supporting social, economic, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Palm oil contains highly beneficial nutrients for the human body. According to data from the Palm Oil Fact Book published by the Indonesian Palm Oil Advocacy Team - Indonesian Palm Oil Council (TAMSI-DMSI) in 2010, along with InfoSAWIT, palm oil is noted to contain various nutrients that not only act as natural antioxidants but also help prevent various diseases.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Uli Arta Siagian, Coordinator of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi), expressed concerns regarding the impact of international policies on palm oil expansion in Indonesia over the past two decades. International policies, particularly those related to renewable energy, are said to have spurred massive palm oil expansion, affecting the environment.

InfoSAWIT, BAKU – From January to October 2024, Azerbaijan imported 48,947.6 tons of crude palm oil and its fractions, with a total value of USD 57.96 million. Compared to the same period last year, the import volume increased by 7.4% or 3,377 tons.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Price Determination Team of West Kalimantan Province, the price for the December 2024 period (for FFB payments from December 22-31, 2024) has decreased by Rp 157.52/Kg, bringing the price for palm oil aged 10-20 years down to Rp 3,411.69/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian Oil Palm Farmers Union (SPKS) has raised concerns about the government’s proposed policy to increase crude palm oil (CPO) export tariffs to fund the B40 biodiesel mandate. While the move aims to enhance Indonesia's energy mix, farmers argue it risks marginalizing those at the grassroots of the industry.

InfoSAWIT, BANDA ACEH – The end of 2024 marks a proud moment for Aceh Polytechnic as one of its scholarship recipients, Jamilus Zaki Ronata, gained international recognition at the International Youth Innovation Summit (IYIS) 2024 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, throughout December.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, emphasized the importance of palm oil as a national strategic commodity in his speech at the National Development Planning Conference (Musrenbangnas) for the 2025-2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan held in Jakarta on Monday.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia, as the world's largest producer of palm oil, reaffirms its commitment to renewable energy by allocating 15.62 million kiloliters of palm oil-based biodiesel for mixing with diesel fuel in 2025. This information was conveyed by Eniya Listiani Dewi, Director General of New and Renewable Energy at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, as quoted by InfoSAWIT from Bloomberg on Monday (30/12/2024).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — The Indonesian Palm Oil Workers Union (SEPASI) has revealed various serious issues still surrounding palm oil plantation workers in Indonesia. In a recent report, Dianto Arifin from SEPASI highlighted poor working conditions, wage systems, and recruitment practices that are vulnerable to human rights violations.

InfoSAWIT, MUKOMUKO – The Agriculture Office of Mukomuko Regency, Bengkulu Province, has successfully realized a palm oil rejuvenation program covering 906 hectares out of a target of 1,000 hectares for 2024. This initiative aims to replace unproductive oil palm plants due to the use of inferior seeds and the age of the plants.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – The increase in import duties on palm oil by India poses a temporary challenge to the competitiveness of Malaysian palm oil exports. However, the Malaysian Ministry of Plantation and Commodities asserts that the sector remains resilient in facing these policy changes.

InfoSAWIT, PANGKALPINANG – Approximately 150,000 residents of the Bangka Belitung Islands Province (Babel) now rely on the agricultural sector as their source of livelihood. This number accounts for about 10 percent of Babel's total population of 1.5 million people.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Sawit Sumbermas Sarana Tbk (SSMS) has announced an ambitious plan to increase its net profit by 80% by 2025 through strategies focused on production enhancement, infrastructure strengthening, and the implementation of sustainability principles.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Efforts to rejuvenate palm oil plantations in Malaysia and Indonesia in 2023 have shown slow progress, falling significantly short of the targets set by the governments of both countries.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Bumitama Gunajaya Agro (BGA) has once again demonstrated its commitment to innovation in the palm oil sector through the Research Plantation Talk event, themed "Innovation and Technology in Palm Oil Plantations." This event featured renowned speakers from various fields, including Dr. Setiari Marwanto, Head of the Plantation Research Center at BRIN, Alpin Istanto, Biomicrogel Manager, and Dr. Azis Natawijaya, Head of Corporate Development at BGA.

InfoSAWIT, BANJARMASIN – The Governor of South Kalimantan, H. Muhidin, expressed full support for the food self-sufficiency program initiated by President Prabowo Subianto. One concrete step is the utilization of dry land, including areas within palm oil plantations, for the development of gogo rice.