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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The production of crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel oil (PKO) in January 2025 has decreased compared to the previous month. According to the latest data, total CPO production reached 3.828 million tons and PKO amounted to 356 thousand tons, bringing the combined total of CPO and PKO production to 4.184 million tons. This figure represents a decline of 53 thousand tons or 1.25% from the production in December 2024, which was 4.237 million tons.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – In anticipation of the celebration of Idul Fitri 1446 H, InfoSAWIT media once again held its tradition of sharing by distributing Lebaran packages to all employees and journalists at PT Mitra Media Nusantara, the publisher of InfoSAWIT. This activity has become part of the company culture since InfoSAWIT was established in 2007.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Attorney General's Office's Special Crimes Director, Febrie Ardiansyah, revealed that the Forest Area Order Task Force (PKH) is currently unable to collect administrative fines from companies that have opened palm oil plantations in forest areas. The collection is regulated under Articles 110 A and 110 B of the Job Creation Law (UU Ciptaker), but it is still pending due to regulatory changes.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian government has recorded a significant achievement in natural resource management by regaining control of over one million hectares of palm oil land. This success was marked by the handover of palm oil plantations to PT. Agrinas Palma, which took place at the Attorney General's Office on Wednesday.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The national palm oil industry often faces numerous challenges, from low productivity and land ownership issues to fluctuating selling prices. The year 2025, celebrated by the Chinese community as the Year of the Snake with the wood element, is expected to bring new energy and development potential.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Sub Holding of Plantation Nusantara PTPN III (Persero), PTPN IV PalmCo, continues to demonstrate its commitment to improving the productivity of its partner palm oil farmers. All Village Cooperative Units (KUD) involved in the Palm Oil Revitalization Program (PSR) have achieved an average productivity of 12.57 tons of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) per hectare in the first year, which is 0.57 tons higher than the national standard set by the Palm Oil Research Center (PPKS).

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – According to the results from the pricing team for Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) in North Sumatra, the price for palm oil for the period of March 26 to April 9, 2025, has decreased slightly by Rp 13.14/kg, bringing the price for palm oil aged 10 to 20 years down to Rp 3,704.05/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp 14,800/kg on Wednesday (March 26, 2025), marking a 0.13% increase or an increase of approximately Rp 19/kg compared to the CPO price on Tuesday (March 25, 2025), which was Rp 14,781/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian government has successfully reclaimed over 1 million hectares of palm oil land previously managed by 369 companies. This reclamation occurred within two months of the enactment of Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 5 of 2025 concerning Forest Area Regulation.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price determination team in West Kalimantan (Kalbar), the price for the third period of March 2025 (for FFB payment from March 16-22, 2025) has been set at Rp 3,453.29/kg for palm oil aged 10-20 years.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian palm oil industry is predicted to experience rapid growth in 2025, driven by an increase in crude palm oil (CPO) prices of more than 7.2% to MYR 4,500 per ton and a production increase of 3.9% following the end of the El Niño phenomenon in May 2024. Amidst the dynamic and challenging industry landscape, PT Cisadane Sawit Raya Tbk (CSRA) is preparing to accelerate its expansion with aggressive and sustainable growth strategies.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – In the spirit of sharing during Ramadan 1446 H, Musim Mas Group organized a Ramadan Safari in Medan, North Sumatra. This program included support for 650 orphans and the distribution of nearly 6,000 Eid gifts to underprivileged communities around the company's operational areas.

InfoSAWIT, SANGGAU – Solidaridad Network Indonesia, in collaboration with local partners, held a Field Day in Lape Village, Sanggau, themed “Dignified, Independent, and Sustainable Farmers.” The event aimed to promote sustainable palm oil practices and strengthen independent farmer organizations. Approximately 150 independent palm oil farmers, government representatives, and stakeholders attended, including Paolus Hadi, a member of the Indonesian House of Representatives from West Kalimantan.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price determination team in Riau Province, as stated in the Decree No. 11 regarding the FFB price for the period of March 26 - April 15, 2025, the price for 9-year-old palm oil in Riau has increased by Rp 34.27/kg to Rp 3,707.51/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at IDR 14,781/kg on Tuesday (March 25, 2025), reflecting a decrease of 0.42% or a drop of approximately IDR 62/kg compared to the CPO price on Monday (March 24, 2025), which was IDR 14,843/kg.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Referring to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price-setting team for Plasma Palm Oil in Riau Province, as per the Fresh Palm Oil Price Determination Letter No. 26 for March 26 - April 15, 2025, the price for 9-year-old palm oil has increased by IDR 23.84/Kg to IDR 3,741.93/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) through the Directorate General of New, Renewable Energy, and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) has set the Market Index Price (HIP) for biodiesel in March 2025 at IDR 13,929 per liter, plus transportation costs. This new price will take effect from March 1, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – The prospects for crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts for the upcoming week remain split, with ongoing trade war factors and weakening production forecasts being the main reasons for differing views in the market.

InfoSAWIT, TANDOJAM – Indonesian diplomats and Pakistani scientists recognize the need to enhance local palm oil cultivation to reduce Pakistan's high dependence on vegetable oil imports.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Cisadane Sawit Raya Tbk (CSRA IJ) achieved an outstanding annual performance in 2024, recording the highest sales in the company's history. This increase reflects the company's commitment to developing the palm oil industry sustainably and innovatively.