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InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices in East Kalimantan increased during the second half of March 2026 (March 16–31).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian government has set the reference price (HR) for crude palm oil (CPO) at US$989.63 per metric ton (MT) for the April 1–30, 2026 period, marking a 5.41% increase from March’s US$938.87/MT.

InfoSAWIT, LAMANDAU – Independent oil palm smallholders in Lamandau, Central Kalimantan, are reaping tangible economic benefits from sustainable practices.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – China’s green policy transformation under its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) is expected to significantly reshape global agricultural supply chains, including the palm oil industry, which faces increasing sustainability demands.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices for independent smallholders in Riau Province increased during the period of April 1–7, 2026.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) were set at Rp16,050/kg on Tuesday (31/3/2026), marking an increase of Rp200/kg or approximately 1.26% compared to Rp15,850/kg recorded on Monday (30/3/2026).

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – The Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price-setting team for plasma smallholders in Riau Province has agreed to increase palm oil FFB prices for the period of April 1–7, 2026.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Dharma Satya Nusantara Tbk (DSNG) delivered strong financial and operational performance in 2025, driven by higher commodity prices and increased sales volumes.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian government is accelerating downstream development of palm oil-based biodiesel as a key pillar of national energy independence, following directives from President Prabowo Subianto amid global geopolitical pressures.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Relentless rainfall at the end of 2025 triggered widespread flooding and landslides across Sumatra, severely impacting regions such as Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Cisadane Sawit Raya Tbk. (CSRA) reported stronger financial fundamentals in 2025, supported by disciplined management strategies aimed at sustainable expansion.

InfoSAWIT, PADANG – The Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price-setting team of West Sumatra Province has agreed to increase palm oil FFB prices for the period of March 22–31, 2026.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices set by PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) rose on Monday (March 30, 2026), in line with strengthening palm oil futures in Malaysia.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Global palm oil production is expected to slow in 2026 after two years of expansion, while the laurics market shifts toward balance rather than oversupply.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – A new opportunity is emerging beneath oil palm plantations, as rare earth elements (REE) deposits worth an estimated RM747 billion come into focus.

InfoSAWIT, SOUTH LAMPUNG – Joint security forces from the Indonesian military (TNI) and police (Polri) have intensified security measures at plantation assets owned by PTPN IV Regional 7 in Natar, South Lampung, to prevent theft of fresh fruit bunches (FFB).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The strong performance of crude palm oil (CPO) companies in 2025 is expected to continue into 2026, although growth is projected to moderate amid industry challenges.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The global palm oil market is expected to remain relatively tight yet stable in early 2026, according to the Q1 2026 Palm Oil Industry Outlook report released by the Indonesian Palm Oil Strategic Studies (IPOSS) in February.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Several years ago, social media was shaken when a state-owned airline company suddenly came under public scrutiny—not due to service innovation or financial performance, but because of a single influencer’s review. The company’s response escalated the situation, filing a police report. Public reaction was swift—and harsh. The narrative shifted from right or wrong to one of power perceived as intolerant of criticism.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has officially released its 2026 Dry Season Prediction report in March 2026, providing a key reference for various sectors to anticipate more extreme climate conditions than normal.