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InfoSAWIT, BALI – Anita Neville, Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer of Sinar Mas Agribusiness & Food, emphasized the importance of sharing data related to product carbon footprints and emission intensity with customers to reduce carbon emissions in the supply chain. This is seen as a significant opportunity for the company and its business partners to achieve sustainability goals.

InfoSAWIT, BALI – Wei Chee Wong, a researcher from Advance Research Sdn Bhd Malaysia, stood on stage at the third day of the International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE) Series 2025, presenting findings from years of research.

InfoSAWIT, BALI – At a conference attended by researchers and practitioners in the palm oil industry, Mohammad Naim, Head of the Plant Protection Department at the SMART Research Institute, presented alarming facts regarding the impact of extreme temperatures due to climate change on the Elaeidobius kamerunicus beetle, a crucial factor in the oil palm ecosystem.

InfoSAWIT, SUBULUSSALAM – The Indonesian Palm Oil Farmers Association (Apkasindo) Aceh, in collaboration with the Palm Oil Research Center (PPKS), has conducted tests on the yield of crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel from fresh fruit bunches (TBS) in several regions of Aceh. This initiative aims to ensure fair pricing for independent farmers' TBS.

InfoSAWIT, BALI – Conservation expert from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Erik Meijaard, emphasized the importance of information transparency for consumers who wish to make sustainable choices.

InfoAWIT, JAKARTA — The Indonesian government estimates that the B40 biodiesel program, aimed at reducing dependence on diesel imports, will be fully implemented starting next month after experiencing delays earlier this year. This was announced by Eniya Listiani Dewi, an official from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), during a press conference.

InfoSAWIT, BALI – Irfan Bakhtiar, the Director of Climate and Market Transformation Programs at WWF Indonesia, emphasized the importance of long-term strategies for managing palm oil plantations in forest areas. This was stated during a limited discussion addressing the sustainability challenges of the industry at the 7th International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE) in Bali on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA – According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price determination team in East Kalimantan Province for the calculation of palm oil prices for the period of February 1-16, 2025, the price for palm oil aged over 10 years has decreased by Rp 45.51/Kg to Rp 3,180.19/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, BALI – Darmawan Liswanto, Technical Advisor of Yayasan Titian Lestari and Member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Task Force, emphasized the importance of balancing palm oil expansion with environmental conservation. This was stated during the 7th International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE) on the second day in Bali, attended by InfoSAWIT, on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, BALI – Samuel Hamonangan Lubis, Sales Industrialization Manager at Pertamina Patra Niaga, reaffirmed Indonesia's commitment to accelerating energy transition through the development of sustainable biodiesel. He conveyed this during the International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE) Series 2025 on the third day at Bali Beach Convention, attended by InfoSAWIT, on Friday, February 14, 2025. According to him, bioenergy is key to reducing dependence on fossil fuels, which are deemed a threat to environmental sustainability.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price determination team in Jambi Province, the price of palm oil FFB for the period of February 14-20, 2025, has been agreed upon, with the price for palm oil aged 10-20 years increasing by Rp 47.06/Kg to Rp 3,413.86/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, BALI – The synergy between three pillars—business, environment, and social aspects—is believed to be capable of creating a sustainable palm oil industry. The 7th International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE) served as a platform to demonstrate the effectiveness of these pillars.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp 14,888/kg on Friday (February 14, 2025). This marks an increase of 0.58%, or approximately Rp 86/kg, compared to the CPO price on Thursday (February 13, 2025), which was Rp 14,802/kg.

InfoSAWIT, BALI – In the issue of climate change, the agricultural sector plays a dual role. According to Anita Neville, Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer of Sinar Mas Agribusiness & Food, agriculture or food systems are both "actors" and "victims" in the ongoing climate crisis.

InfoSAWIT, BALI – Erik Meijaard, a conservation expert from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), emphasized that vegetable oils—including palm oil—are an essential part of the human diet. However, the main challenge is to increase vegetable oil production globally with minimal environmental impact.

InfoSAWIT, BALI – Reni Sukawati, a researcher from the SMART Research Institute Indonesia, presented innovative efforts to address the impacts of climate change on palm oil cultivation. In her presentation, Sukawati highlighted the challenges faced by the palm oil sector due to climate change, particularly the increasing water deficit in several regions of Indonesia.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – According to data from the Ministry of Trade, the European Union (EU) is Indonesia's fifth-largest export destination and third-largest source of imports. From January to November 2024, Indonesia's exports to the EU reached US$ 16 billion, while imports from the EU amounted to US$ 11.6 billion, with total trade reaching US$ 27.6 billion. Throughout 2023, total trade between the two countries was recorded at US$ 30.8 billion.

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG – According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price determination team in South Sumatra (Sumsel), the price for the period of February 1-15, 2025, was set on Monday, February 10, 2025, with palm oil aged 10-20 years decreasing by IDR 75.7/kg to IDR 3,329.70/kg.

InfoSAWIT, SANUR – Dewi Yani Rizki Lestari, Director of Conservation at WWF Indonesia, opened the 7th International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE) held in Bali from February 12-14, 2025, stating that the conference focuses on research, technological innovation, and best practices to enhance the sustainability of the palm oil industry.

InfoSAWIT, BALI – The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Forestry, has emphasized the importance of a multidimensional approach to managing Indonesia's forest resources. This was conveyed during the 7th International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE), which discussed the challenges and opportunities of sustainable forest management.