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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Shares of palm oil plantation companies showed mixed movements in the latest trading session, with some stocks posting gains while others came under pressure.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The transformation undertaken by PTPN Group toward a modern agribusiness company driven by technology and digitalization is beginning to deliver tangible results. Throughout 2025, PTPN IV PalmCo emerged as the fastest-growing entity while also recording the best performance among all subsidiaries under the PTPN III (Persero) Plantation Holding.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The government has strengthened fiscal transfer policies through the issuance of Finance Ministry Regulation (PMK) No. 10 of 2026 on palm oil revenue sharing funds (DBH).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Fertilizer challenges in agriculture are not solely about nutrient shortages, but are closely linked to the health of soil biology.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Diplomatic efforts are seen as the fastest way to restore shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions continue to overshadow one of the world’s most critical energy trade routes.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) rose on Thursday (March 26, 2026), following gains in the global market.

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices in South Sumatra increased during the second half of March 2026.

InfoSAWIT, MUMBAI – Indian vegetable oil refiners are holding back purchases of palm oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil, betting that recent price increases driven by geopolitical tensions will not last.

InfoSAWIT, MUMBAI – Indian vegetable oil refiners are holding back purchases of palm oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil, betting that recent price increases driven by geopolitical tensions will not last.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices in North Sumatra declined during the March 25–31, 2026 period, according to the provincial pricing team.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The world has lost one of its most dedicated conservationists, Prof. Dr. Birutė Mary Galdikas, who passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Los Angeles.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The growing trend of “palm oil-free” labeling in global markets is increasingly being questioned, as studies suggest it may not align with environmental protection goals and could even worsen deforestation.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) recorded withdrawals (WD) during Wednesday’s (March 25, 2026) trading, reflecting broader market pressure from declining global prices.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s palm oil waste is once again proving its potential as a source of high-value raw materials, as the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) develops microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) branded as Inacell from empty fruit bunches (EFB).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The global palm oil industry is facing a growing challenge: declining interest in plantation work, particularly among younger generations, raising concerns over long-term production sustainability.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The issue of deforestation in the palm oil industry has come back into the spotlight, particularly in Southwest Papua, where recent findings reveal a gap between on-the-ground realities and the indicators used in the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification system.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Persistently high crude palm oil (CPO) prices may not fully translate into positive outcomes for the palm oil industry, as rising fertilizer and logistics costs are expected to weigh on plantation companies’ performance in the second half of 2026.

InfoSAWIT, BOGOR – Efforts to boost Indonesia’s palm oil productivity through the introduction of new pollinating insects from Tanzania rely not only on scientific research but also on strict oversight by the Indonesian Quarantine Agency (Barantin).

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – The recent surge in global crude oil prices, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, is once again increasing the attractiveness of palm oil-based biodiesel, providing support to crude palm oil (CPO) prices in the international market.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Efforts to enhance Indonesia’s oil palm productivity through natural pollinating insects have entered a critical phase. Following exploration activities in Tanzania, researchers are now awaiting approval for limited field release trials.