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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - The Director General of Higher Education at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek), Prof. Khairul Munadi, emphasized that the Center of Excellence (CoE) for Palm Oil at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) is a strategic step in supporting a sustainable green economy. According to him, the transformation of higher education must be oriented towards real impacts for national development, including through synergy between academia and industry.

InfoSAWIT, SURAKARTA – The Faculty of Agriculture (FP) at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta has officially signed a Cooperation Agreement with PT Sinar Mas Agro Resources and Technology Tbk (PT SMART Tbk). This collaboration represents a commitment from both institutions to develop the palm oil industry in Indonesia.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – A coalition of 22 Indonesian civil society organizations is urging the European Union to include the threat of deforestation in Papua in the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) benchmarking system. In a letter sent to high-ranking EU officials, they expressed concerns over the loss of 2 million hectares of forest and the threats to the indigenous Malind and Yei communities.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - The launch of the Danantara sovereign fund by President Prabowo Subianto on February 24, 2025, marks a significant commitment from the government to encourage investment in the food and renewable energy sectors. With assets valued at US$900 billion, the palm oil industry is one of the sectors aligned with this program, given its strategic role as a primary source of food and biofuel raw materials.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – According to the results from the price-setting team for Fresh Fruit Bunches (TBS) of palm oil in North Sumatra for the period of March 5-11, 2025, the price for TBS from palm oil trees aged 10 to 20 years has decreased by Rp 32.08/kg, bringing the new price to Rp 3,609.94/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp 14,800/kg on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. This marks an increase of 2.28%, or approximately Rp 330/kg, compared to the CPO price of Rp 14,470/kg on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero), formerly known as PT Indra Karya (Persero), is now gaining attention in the national palm oil plantation industry. Transforming into a company focused on the palm oil sector, Agrinas has been tasked by the government to accelerate national food and energy independence through sustainable palm oil plantation management.

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG – The South Sumatra High Prosecutor's Office has named the former Governor of Bengkulu and former Musi Rawas Regent, RM, as a suspect in a case of alleged illegal control of palm oil plantation land. Four other suspects have also been named in this case, which has caused significant losses to the state.

InfoSAWIT, SEKADAU – An important step in environmental preservation has been achieved with the declaration of Indigenous Forest in Nanga Pemubuh Village, Sekadau Hulu District, Sekadau Regency, West Kalimantan. This declaration was signed by the Regent of Sekadau, Aron, as a recognition of the Indigenous People's rights to forest management.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - The Reference Price (HR) for crude palm oil (CPO) for the purpose of determining the Export Tax (BK) and the Public Service Agency tariff of the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BLU BPDP-KS) for March 2025 is set at US$ 954.50/MT. This value represents a decrease of US$ 0.94 or 0.10 percent from the HR CPO for the period of February 1-28, 2025, which was recorded at US$ 955.44/MT.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – According to the results from the price-setting team for Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) of independent palm oil in Riau Province, as stated in the Price Determination Letter No. 8 for the period of March 5-11, 2025, the price for 9-year-old independent palm oil in Riau has increased by Rp 64.65/kg to Rp 3,685.61/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp 14,470/kg on Monday (March 3, 2025), marking a decline of 2.92% or a decrease of approximately Rp 435/kg compared to the highest offer price on the same day, which reached Rp 14,905/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Menthobi Karyatama Raya Tbk (MKTR) continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovation in the plantation industry by building a biomass plant based on empty fruit bunches (EFB Pellet). Through its subsidiary, PT Menthobi Hijau Lestari (MHL), the company has officially partnered with PT Suar Energi Futura in a Joint Operation Agreement to establish a production facility with a capacity of 10 tons per hour.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – The conflict over palm oil land management between the Prosperous Palm Farmers Cooperative (KOPPSA-M) and PTPN IV Regional III has entered a new phase. KOPPSA-M's legal counsel, Herry Supriyadi from Armilis Ramaini Law Firm, reported former KOPPSA-M Chair MT to the Riau Police on February 19, 2025, for alleged document forgery that harmed the cooperative.

InfoSAWIT, TANJUNG REDEB – The presence of palm oil mills in Berau Regency has brought economic benefits to the surrounding community, both through job creation and business opportunities for palm farmers. However, the issue of waste from mill operations has also become a serious concern for the government and the legislature.

InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA – According to the results from the price determination team for Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) in East Kalimantan Province, the price for palm oil for the period II-February 2025 (February 16-28, 2025) has been set, with the price for palm oil older than 10 years decreasing by Rp 44.34/kg to Rp 3,224.53/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom experienced a withdrawal, with the highest offer recorded at Rp14,905/kg on Monday (March 3, 2025). This marks a decline of 1.34%, or approximately Rp152/kg, compared to the highest offer of Rp15,057/kg on Friday (February 28, 2025).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom experienced a withdrawal, with the highest offer recorded at Rp14,905/kg on Monday (March 3, 2025). This marks a decline of 1.34%, or approximately Rp152/kg, compared to the highest offer of Rp15,057/kg on Friday (February 28, 2025).

InfoSAWIT, KATINGAN – The Plantation Office of Central Kalimantan Province (Disbun Kalteng), through the UPT Plantation Protection and Seed Supervision Center (BP3B), continues to strengthen the quality supervision of palm oil seeds to ensure the quality circulating in its region. In this effort, the Head of UPT BP3B, David Hariyanto, along with the Plant Seed Supervisory Team, conducted oversight at the seed nursery owned by CV. Wira Nusantara Cipta in Handiwung Village, Tasik Payawan District, Katingan Regency, last Wednesday.

InfoSAWIT, TANGERANG SELATAN – Innovations in post-harvest technology based on local resources are increasingly developing to enhance the competitiveness of national agroindustrial products. Senior Researcher at the Agroindustry Research Center, Agricultural and Food Research Organization (OR PP) of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Ali Asgar, revealed various breakthroughs that can extend the freshness of agricultural products and support environmentally friendly industries.