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InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA – The price of oil palm Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) in East Kalimantan recorded an increase during the first half of April 2026, reflecting stronger market dynamics in the upstream sector.

InfoSAWIT, BANDUNG – The Indonesian government is accelerating the implementation of the B50 biodiesel mandate, targeting nationwide enforcement starting July 1, 2026.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – The Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price in North Sumatra for the April 22–28, 2026 period decreased by Rp42.63/kg, bringing the price for palm aged 10–20 years to Rp3,906.61/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Ministry of Agriculture, through its Directorate General of Plantations, reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the palm oil sector through land expansion and downstream industrial development.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – Choosing the right nitrogen fertilizer is a crucial factor in improving oil palm productivity. Djan Muhayat, a practitioner at the Palm Oil Research Center (PPKS) Medan, explained that many farmers still question the differences between urea and ZA fertilizers.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries, Musdhalifah Machmud, emphasized that the palm oil industry is currently facing multidimensional challenges ranging from global regulations to health issues and environmental perceptions.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The crude palm oil (CPO) price at KPBN Inacom was set at Rp15,412/kg on Wednesday (April 22, 2026), marking an increase of Rp162/kg or approximately 1.06% compared to Rp15,250/kg on Tuesday (April 21, 2026).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) continue through cross-sector collaboration.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Behind the seemingly routine operations of oil palm plantations, there are stories of dedication, resilience, and transformation—many of them led by women.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The narrative that “palm oil harms the environment” has resurfaced in public discourse, particularly following a series of flash floods in West Sumatra, North Sumatra, and Aceh in late 2025.

InfoSAWIT, BANJARBARU – The Plantation and Livestock Agency of South Kalimantan Province (Disbunnak Kalsel) continues to strengthen plantation sector governance by enhancing human resource capacity.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s palm oil export performance continued its positive trend in February 2026, supported by both higher export volumes and stronger global prices.

InfoSAWIT, ROKAN HULU – The Independent Oil Palm Smallholders Association (PPKSS) Tayo Barokah continues to demonstrate significant progress in improving services for its members. All programs implemented by the organization are focused on enhancing the long-term welfare of independent smallholders.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp15,250/kg on Tuesday (April 21, 2026), marking an increase of Rp55/kg or approximately 0.36% compared to Rp15,195/kg on Monday (April 20, 2026).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s palm oil industry showed a strengthening trend in February 2026, reflected in increased production, domestic consumption, and exports at the beginning of the year.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Referring to the results of the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) pricing team for independent smallholder palm oil in Riau Province, based on the FFB Pricing Decree No. 13 for the period of April 22–28, 2026, it has been agreed that the price for 9-year-old oil palm trees has decreased by Rp131.78/kg to Rp3,956.31/kg.

InfoSAWIT, SIMALUNGUN – The Bersatu Makmur Jaya (BMJ) Consumer Cooperative in Simalungun, North Sumatra, is intensifying efforts to strengthen its institutional capacity to enhance benefits for independent oil palm smallholders.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – There was a time when the success of Indonesia’s palm oil industry was measured by straightforward figures: production tonnage, yield per hectare, and cost efficiency. The narrative was simple—and for years, it worked. But the world has changed. And that change is no longer coming from within the plantation, but from the map.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil Farmers Forum (FORTASBI) has urged independent smallholders to increase vigilance ahead of the 2026 dry season, which is expected to arrive earlier and be more severe.

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG – Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) prices in South Sumatra (Sumsel) reached their highest level of Rp4,040.01/kg during the second period of April 2026, highlighting relatively strong pricing conditions for mature oil palm.