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InfoSAWIT, SOUTH TAPANULI – Independent palm oil smallholders in South Angkola District, South Tapanuli Regency, have voiced concerns over what they describe as persistently low fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices, calling for fairer pricing practices in line with Indonesia’s latest palm oil trading regulations.

InfoSAWIT, PADANG – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices in West Sumatra moved lower during the first pricing period of June 2026, reflecting adjustments in market fundamentals despite relatively strong crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel prices.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices in North Sumatra recorded a significant increase during the June 3–9, 2026 pricing period, supported by stronger crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel market fundamentals.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices for independent smallholders in Riau Province declined significantly during the June 3–9, 2026 pricing period, according to the latest pricing determination issued by the provincial pricing committee.

InfoSAWIT, CENTRAL KALIMANTAN – Bumitama Gunajaya Agro (BGA Group) has intensified its forest and land fire prevention measures across its operational areas in Central Kalimantan as Indonesia prepares for the 2026 dry season.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri) has escalated an investigation into alleged manipulation of palm oil export data, moving the case from a preliminary inquiry to the formal investigation stage.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – A total of 2,266 independent Smallholders from three farmer organisations in Jambi Province have officially obtained dual certification under the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) schemes, covering a combined plantation area of 4,171.62 hectares.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices for plasma Smallholders in Riau Province recorded a decline for the period of 3–9 June 2026, following the latest pricing decision issued by the provincial pricing committee.

InfoSAWIT, KUTAI KARTANEGARA – Smallholders in Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan, are calling for greater transparency in fresh fruit bunch (FFB) pricing following sharp price reductions imposed on independent non-partner farmers by PT REA Kaltim Plantations.

InfoSAWIT, PESISIR SELATAN – Declining fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices in Pesisir Selatan Regency, West Sumatra, have prompted direct intervention from local authorities. Pesisir Selatan Regent Hendrajoni visited the palm oil mill of PT Kemilau Permata Sawit in Nagari Kubu Tapan, Ranah Ampek Hulu Tapan District, on Monday to assess the situation and engage with company management.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Behind growth figures that still appear encouraging, Indonesia’s palm oil industry is entering a decisive phase. Plantation expansion is slowing, while productivity—particularly among Smallholders—has yet to rise at the pace many had anticipated. At this stage, the future of the industry will no longer be determined by how widely plantations spread, but by how efficiently every hectare can produce.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Rapid technological advancement is reshaping Indonesia’s palm oil industry, creating both challenges and opportunities for its workforce. From digitalisation and the Internet of Things (IoT) to artificial intelligence (AI), drones, and automation, technology is no longer merely a supporting tool but has become an essential standard in plantation and mill operations.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) were set at Rp14,850/kg on Tuesday (2/6/2026), marking an increase of Rp955/kg or approximately 7.7 percent compared with the highest bid recorded on Friday (29/5/2026), which stood at Rp13,355/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The 4th Technology and Talent Palm Oil Mill Indonesia (TPOMI) 2026 is being positioned as a strategic platform to accelerate transformation within Indonesia’s palm oil milling sector, particularly through technology modernization and talent development.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) is encouraging the adoption of dry process technology in the palm oil industry, citing its potential to improve production efficiency while significantly reducing environmental impact compared to conventional wet process systems.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Escalating tensions in the Middle East during early 2026 once again underscored how deeply the global palm oil industry is intertwined with geopolitical developments.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA  – The recent plunge in Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) prices across several palm oil-producing regions in Indonesia has sparked growing concern among industry players, prompting the Indonesian Association of Micro, Small and Medium Palm Oil Mills (GAPPKES MIKEMINDO) to urge the government to take immediate mitigation measures and launch a comprehensive investigation.

InfoSAWIT, SEKAYU – The Musi Banyuasin (Muba) Regency Government in South Sumatra has called on palm oil plantation companies, palm oil mills (PKS), Smallholders’ associations, and related stakeholders to maintain Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) price stability and preserve regional stability following adjustments to national natural resource export governance policies.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The North Sumatra Regional Leadership Board of Masyarakat Peduli Agraria (DPW Maspera Sumbagut) has formally submitted a letter to the Speaker of Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR RI), raising concerns over the alleged non-implementation of Supreme Court Judicial Review Decision No. 126 PK/TUN/2015, which has permanent legal force.

InfoSAWIT, SINGAPORE – Wilmar International Limited has increased its syndicated loan facility from US$1.5 billion to US$1.8 billion following strong demand from financial institutions during the syndication process, resulting in oversubscription.