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InfoSAWIT, BALI – The presence of orangutans in palm oil plantations often raises concerns among farmers, who fear that these primates may damage crops. However, recent research indicates that the impact of orangutans is much less significant than previously believed.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp. 14,802/kg on Thursday (February 13, 2025), marking a decrease of 0.91% or approximately Rp 136/kg compared to the highest offer price on Wednesday (February 12, 2025), which reached Rp. 14,938/kg.

InfoSAWIT, BALI – Sonya Dewi, Director for Asia at the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), addressed the challenges and opportunities in agricultural expansion, including palm oil plantations and sustainable landscape management in Asia, particularly in Indonesia. During the 7th International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE) in Bali, she emphasized that forest conversion and land degradation are primary concerns for ecosystem sustainability.

InfoSAWIT, BALI – The management of palm oil within forest areas continues to be a focus, particularly concerning environmental sustainability. Irfan Bakhtiar, Director of Climate and Market Transformation at WWF-Indonesia, emphasized the importance of long-term strategies in managing palm oil encroachment in forest areas to ensure ecological balance.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The government has officially halted the distribution of the Palm Oil Revenue Sharing Fund (DBH), as stated in the Indonesian Minister of Finance's Decree No. 43/KM.7/2024. This decision also includes the cessation of DBH for Forestry Natural Resources and Tobacco Excise for the 2024 Fiscal Year.

InfoSAWIT, BALI – Sustainable palm oil management is a primary concern in balancing economic growth, environmental preservation, and social welfare. M. Saparis Soedarjanto, Secretary of the Directorate General of Sustainable Forest Management at the Ministry of Forestry, emphasized the importance of integrating palm oil plantations with natural ecosystems, particularly conservation forest areas.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price determination team in North Sumatra for the period of February 12-18, 2025, the price of FFB for palm oil aged 10-20 years has increased by Rp 105.27/kg to Rp 3,517.69/kg.

InfoSAWIT, BALI – Jean-Marc Roda, Director of CIRAD Southeast Asia, outlined four main challenges facing the vegetable oil industry during the 7th International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE) in Sanur, Bali. These challenges include food security, energy needs, climate change, and the dissemination of knowledge to all stakeholders.

InfoSAWIT, BALI – Dewi Lestari Yani Rizki, Director of Conservation at WWF Indonesia, emphasized the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in addressing the challenges facing the palm oil industry during the 7th International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE) held in Sanur, Bali, from February 12-14, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, BALI – The 7th International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE) was officially opened by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono in Bali on February 12, 2025. The conference gathered over 500 participants to discuss the pressing challenges posed by climate change and the future of sustainable agriculture.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was withdrawn (WD) with the highest offer at IDR 14,938/kg on Wednesday (February 12, 2025), marking a 1.34% increase or an increase of around IDR 198/kg compared to the CPO price on Tuesday (February 11, 2025), which reached IDR 14,740/kg.

InfoSAWIT, SANUR – Bali once again hosted over 500 participants from various countries at the International Conference on Oil Palm and the Environment (ICOPE) 2025. The event, held at the Bali Beach Convention Sanur, was organized by Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food, the Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD), and WWF Indonesia.

InfoSAWIT, SANUR – Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Sudaryono, emphasized the importance of soil condition restoration, reducing pollution risks from pesticides and chemical fertilizers, and restoring degraded ecosystems during the 7th International Conference of Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE).

InfoSAWIT, SANUR – Chairman and CEO of Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food, Franky Oesman Widjaja, emphasized the importance of transforming towards climate-positive agricultural practices in his speech at the 7th International Conference of Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE) attended by InfoSAWIT in Bali on Wednesday (February 12, 2025). He stated that sustainability, education, and responsibility are key factors that benefit Indonesia and the world.

InfoSAWIT, SANUR – Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Sudaryono, highlighted the challenges faced by Indonesia's palm oil industry, including the impacts of climate change and international regulations such as the European Union Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR). During the conference held today, he emphasized the importance of sustainable plantation management to keep the palm oil industry competitive in the global market.

InfoSAWIT, SAO PAULO – Brazil's soybean harvest for the 2024/25 season has reached 15% of the total planted area as of last Thursday, according to a report from agribusiness consultant AgRural on Monday. This figure is up 6% from the previous week but still lags behind last year's achievement of 23% during the same period.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's palm oil exports saw a decline of 12.94% in January 2025, dropping to 1.17 million tons from 1.34 million tons in December 2024, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) industry performance report, as reported by InfoSAWIT on Wednesday (February 12, 2025).

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. 5 for the period of February 12-18, 2025, the price for 9-year-old palm oil has increased by IDR 84.11/kg, reaching IDR 3,428.81/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp. 14,740/kg on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. This marks an increase of 0.69%, or approximately Rp. 101/kg, compared to the CPO price on Monday, February 10, 2025, which was Rp. 14,639/kg.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (TBS) price determination team for Plasma Palm Oil in Riau Province, as per the TBS Palm Oil Price Determination Letter No. 05 for the period of February 12 - 18, 2025, the price for 9-year-old palm oil has increased by IDR 86.18/kg to IDR 3,492.07/kg.