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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – South Kalimantan has emerged as a successful region in implementing the integration of livestock and oil palm cultivation. This program not only reduces operational costs but also increases farmers' income by optimizing the use of palm oil land for cattle farming.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – On Thursday, December 12, 2024, the price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom experienced a withdrawal (WD) of offers, with the highest bid recorded at Rp 15,488/kg. This marked a 1.19% decrease or a drop of approximately Rp 187/kg from the previous CPO price of Rp 15,675/kg on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Moh. Dazid Kabul, a representative of Sawit Kinabalu Malaysia, highlighted the challenges and opportunities of integrating the oil palm sector with food production, particularly meat, during the International Webinar: Oil Palm Livestock Integration in South Kalimantan on Thursday (12/12/2024).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The integration of cattle farming with oil palm plantations presents a groundbreaking approach to addressing sustainability challenges while creating synergies between agriculture and livestock sectors. Wahyu Darsono, Manager of PT Simbiosis Karya Agroindustri’s Ranch, highlighted this innovation during the International Webinar: Oil Palm Livestock Integration in South Kalimantan, on Thursday (12/12/2024).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Remote communities struggling with economic challenges have witnessed significant growth thanks to the development of oil palm plantations in their regions. The cultivation of oil palm, culminating in the harvest of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB), has become a lifeline for these communities, driving their economic progress.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The palm oil sector’s commitment has proven to extend beyond plantation development, making a significant contribution to improving community welfare.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The implementation of sustainable palm oil principles is no longer the sole responsibility of large corporations. Independent smallholder palm oil farmers are stepping up, demonstrating their ability to drive rural economic growth while safeguarding the environment. A key advocate for this movement is the Indonesian Oil Palm Farmers Union (SPKS), an organization committed to promoting sustainable palm oil practices.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at IDR 15,675 per kilogram on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. This marks a 0.54% decline, equivalent to a drop of IDR 85 per kilogram, from Tuesday’s price of IDR 15,760 per kilogram.

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG – According to the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team of South Sumatra Province, the FFB price for 10–20-year-old palms increased by IDR 20.14/kg to IDR 3,638.23/kg for the period of December 1–15, 2024. The pricing was finalized in Palembang on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has predicted that palm oil prices will range between RM4,000 and RM5,000 per ton in 2025, driven by stagnant production in key markets such as Indonesia and Malaysia.

InfoSAWIT, BANGKA BELITUNG – The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) has expressed deep concern over the confinement of a mother and her child on a palm oil plantation in Bangka Regency, Bangka Belitung Province, a case implicating two company executives as suspects.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – The price of independent fresh fruit bunches (FFB) for oil palm in Riau Province has reached a new peak for 9-year-old trees. According to the Riau Provincial Fresh Fruit Bunch Pricing Team, based on Decree No. 45 for the pricing period of December 4-10, 2024, the price increased by Rp 128.74/kg, settling at Rp 3,784.96/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom fell to IDR 15,760/kg on Tuesday (Dec. 10, 2024), marking a 1.13% decrease, equivalent to IDR 180/kg, from the previous day’s price of IDR 15,940/kg on Monday (Dec. 9, 2024).

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – The price of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) for plasma palm oil farmers in Riau Province has increased by IDR 115.50/Kg, reaching IDR 3,845.64/kg for 9-year-old palms, according to the FFB Pricing Team’s Letter No. 46 for the period of Dec. 11–17, 2024.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian Oil Palm Farmers Union (SPKS) and Japan’s Nissin Foods Holdings have officially launched a collaborative program to support the sustainability of palm oil supply chains from independent farmers in Indonesia.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Trade Minister Budi Santo met with Sahat M. Sinaga, Chairman of the Indonesian Palm Oil Board (DMSI), at the Ministry of Trade on Monday (Dec. 9). The discussion focused on strategic issues in the national palm oil sector, including the mandatory Biodiesel (B40) policy set to launch in 2025, and efforts to stabilize cooking oil prices.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The palm oil industry holds a strategic role in Indonesia’s economy, serving as a significant source of foreign exchange and providing jobs for millions, particularly in rural areas. Despite its vital contribution, the sector faces persistent challenges in governance, productivity, and partnerships that demand immediate solutions. Collaboration among the government, farmer associations, and industry players is seen as a crucial step to address these issues.

InfoSAWIT, PULANG PISAU – In a bold move to conserve endangered species, PT Sawit Sumbermas Sarana Tbk. (SSMS) has established a 2,000-hectare conservation area in Central Kalimantan. Salat Island has become a haven for orangutans, symbolizing the company’s commitment to sustainability and biodiversity preservation.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom fell by 0.38% to IDR 15,940/kg on Monday, December 9, 2024. This marks a decrease of IDR 60/kg compared to Friday, December 6, 2024, when the price stood at IDR 16,000/kg.

InfoSAWIT, BANGKA – The police have named two executives of PT Payung Mitra Jayamandiri (PMM) as suspects in a confinement case involving Nadia (22) and her 15-month-old child, NV. The mother and child were reportedly held for two months on the company’s premises, an incident that went viral on social media.