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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Austindo Nusantara Jaya Tbk. (ANJ) kicked off 2025 with a remarkable achievement by receiving the PROPER Gold award from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK). Four of ANJ's subsidiaries, namely PT Sahabat Mewah dan Makmur (SMM), PT Austindo Nusantara Jaya Agri (ANJA), PT Kayung Agro Lestari (KAL), and PT Austindo Nusantara Jaya Agri Siais (ANJAS), successfully obtained the highest award in environmental management.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Wahyu Perdana, the Advocacy and Campaign Manager at Pantau Gambut, revealed indications of involvement from various parties in drainage practices on peatlands, which have increased the risk of forest fires. He stated that the high groundwater level standard in peat ecosystems, still set at 40 cm or 0.4 meters, contributes to the drying and flammability of the land.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp 15,320/kg on Wednesday (February 26, 2025), marking a slight decrease of 0.23% or a drop of approximately Rp 35/kg compared to the highest offer price of Rp 15,355/kg on Tuesday (February 25, 2025).

InfoSAWIT, GENEVA – The European Union is required to adjust its palm oil policies following the final ruling in the trade dispute between Indonesia and the EU regarding palm oil and biofuel policies (DS593: Indonesia – Palm Oil).

InfoSAWIT, BOGOR – Musim Mas Group, a globally integrated palm oil company, has once again demonstrated its commitment to education in Indonesia. In an effort to enhance academic facilities, the company has renovated the Meeting Room and Conference Room at the Faculty of Agriculture, Bogor Agricultural University (IPB).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - As the world's largest palm oil producer, Indonesia continues to strive for improved sustainable palm oil management to ensure positive impacts on economic growth and job creation. In the Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJM), this sector is highlighted not only for job creation but also for meeting food and energy needs, including the B40 biodiesel program.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Several palm oil companies in Central Kalimantan are under scrutiny for alleged violations of peatland regulations and involvement in recurrent fires. This was highlighted by Ziadatunnisa, Campaigner from Kaoem Telapak, during an online discussion addressing sustainability in the plantation sector.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price determination team in Riau Province, the price for 9-year-old palm oil has increased by Rp 56.06 per kg, reaching Rp 3,620.96 per kg for the period of February 26 to March 4, 2025. This decision was made in reference to the official letter on the determination of the FFB price for Riau Province No. 7.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was withdrawn with the highest CPO offer price at Rp. 15,355/kg on Tuesday (February 25, 2025), thus the CPO price increased by 0.52% or approximately Rp 80/kg compared to the CPO price on Monday (February 24, 2025), which reached Rp. 15,275/kg.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Referring to the results from the Riau Province Fresh Fruit Bunch (TBS) price determination team, based on the Fresh Palm Oil Price Determination Letter No. 07 for the period of February 26 - March 4, 2025, the price of 9-year-old palm oil has increased by Rp 78.77/Kg to Rp 3,683.33/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - Indonesia's peatland ecosystem continues to face serious threats due to unsustainable human activities. Kaoem Telapak and Pantau Gambut released a joint study titled "Tracing the Management of Peatlands: Threats, Conflicts, and Sustainable Futures." This study discusses the threats to peatland due to land-use changes and forest fires, as well as challenges in implementing environmental regulations at both national and international levels.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Environmental Law Expert Henry Subagyo highlighted the importance of a task force (Satgas) in the implementation of Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 5 of 2025. He stated that this task force must gather information from various parties, including the public, to ensure that land conflict resolution is more transparent and effective.

InfoSAWIT, NANGA BULIK – The Central Kalimantan Provincial Government, through the UPT Plantation Protection and Seed Supervision Center (BP3B) of the Central Kalimantan Plantation Office, conducted palm seed certification in Guci Village, Bulik District, Lamandau Regency, in mid-February 2025.

InfoSAWIT, MUMBAI - The Indian vegetable oil market is undergoing significant changes. For the first time, the annual import share of palm oil is expected to fall below that of softer vegetable oils such as soybean oil and sunflower oil. This shift is attributed to soaring palm oil prices, prompting Indian oil processors to switch to more affordable alternatives.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia has decided to maintain its biodiesel blend mandate at 10 percent, citing financial constraints and infrastructure challenges. This announcement was made by the Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Johari Abdul Ghani, on Monday, stating that both the government and the industry are unwilling to bear the estimated cost of 643 million ringgit ($146.20 million) required for infrastructure upgrades.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp. 15,275/kg on Monday (February 24, 2025), marking a decrease of 0.97% or approximately Rp. 150/kg compared to the CPO price on Friday (February 21, 2025), which was Rp. 15,425/kg.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian palm oil futures fell more than 1% on Monday (February 24, 2025), pressured by declining prices of competing oils on the Dalian and Chicago exchanges, as well as weak demand from major buyer India.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Head of the National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) Nusron Wahid has come under scrutiny again. This time, he openly revealed that 3.7 million hectares of problematic palm oil land will be taken over by the state. This action is being carried out through the Palm Oil Task Force, which has successfully organized 1.1 million hectares of problematic land.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PTPN Group continues to implement various strategic initiatives to support sustainability principles. One of the company's main focuses is on the environmental sector, where PTPN actively applies environmentally friendly plantation practices, including palm oil waste management and the utilization of renewable energy.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – The Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Riau (Unri), in collaboration with the Indonesian Agricultural Economics Association (PERHEPI) Pekanbaru Chapter and Lancang Kuning University (Unilak), successfully held an Agribusiness Studium Generale on Wednesday (February 19). The event, which took place in the Unri Integrated Classroom Hall, was opened by Dr. Shorea Khaswarina, the Vice Dean for Student Affairs, Cooperation, and Alumni of the Faculty of Agriculture.