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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesian palm oil smallholders should play a larger role in agricultural value chains by participating in post-harvest processing rather than remaining suppliers of raw materials, according to sustainability researcher Katryn Pasaribu, Research Director at Kaleka.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's mandatory B50 biodiesel program is expected to strengthen the country's palm oil downstream industry and energy security, but lawmakers have warned that its success will depend on maintaining adequate domestic crude palm oil (CPO) supplies.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices in Jambi Province remained broadly stable for the July 17–23, 2026 pricing period, with only a marginal increase recorded for mature oil palm plantations.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) is intensifying its commitment to ethical corporate governance by encouraging employees and business partners to adopt internationally recognized anti-bribery practices under ISO 37001:2016.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – The West Kalimantan Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Committee has established new palm oil pricing for the second period of July 2026, with oil palm aged 10 to 20 years receiving the highest rate of Rp3,599.27 per kilogram for payments covering July 8–15, 2026.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's state-linked palm oil marketing company, PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN), recorded a slight increase in crude palm oil (CPO) prices on Friday, July 17, 2026, even as Malaysian palm oil futures continued to weaken amid pressure from rival vegetable oil markets.

JAKARTA, InfoSAWIT – Regenerative agriculture is increasingly emerging as a practical solution to restore soil health while improving farmers' livelihoods, as Indonesian agricultural communities seek more sustainable production systems amid growing environmental and climate challenges.

PADANG, InfoSAWIT – Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) prices in West Sumatra continued their upward trend during the third pricing period of July 2026, supported by stable crude palm oil (CPO) values and resilient market fundamentals.

MEDAN, InfoSAWIT – Ninety-three independent oil palm smallholders from Aceh Singkil Regency have returned home with new technical knowledge and practical skills after completing an intensive training program designed to improve plantation productivity and promote sustainable cultivation practices.

JAKARTA, InfoSAWIT – Indonesia's ambitious transition to the B50 biodiesel mandate promises significant gains in energy security and foreign exchange savings. However, industry observers warn that the policy's long-term success will depend on the country's ability to strengthen its palm oil supply chain, expand downstream processing capacity, and maintain sustainable financing mechanisms.

MEDAN, InfoSAWIT – Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) prices in North Sumatra moved higher for the July 15–21, 2026 pricing period, providing another positive signal for oil palm growers as crude palm oil prices remained at relatively strong levels.

JAKARTA, InfoSAWIT – Indonesia's crude palm oil (CPO) prices traded by PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) posted a modest increase on Thursday (July 16), even as benchmark palm oil futures in Malaysia extended their losses for a second consecutive trading session.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian Palm Oil Farmers Organizations Association (POPSI) has urged the government to conduct a comprehensive audit of state-seized oil palm plantations following recent legal developments involving Febrie Adriansyah, former head of Indonesia’s Forest Area Enforcement Task Force (Satgas PKH).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s palm oil exports fell sharply in May 2026, with shipments declining across nearly all major product categories as weaker demand and lower international prices weighed on trade performance. Despite the monthly downturn, cumulative exports during the first five months of the year remained firmly above last year’s level, according to the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's domestic market is expected to become the primary force shaping the country's palm oil industry during the third quarter of 2026, as mandatory B50 biodiesel implementation significantly increases local consumption and tightens the national crude palm oil (CPO) balance, according to the latest outlook released by the Indonesia Palm Oil Strategic Studies (IPOSS).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Employee cooperatives should be repositioned as a strategic pillar of workers’ welfare alongside fair wages, occupational safety, and social security, according to Sumarjono Saragih, Chairman and Founder of the Worker Initiatives for Sustainable Palm Oil (WISPO). He argues that stronger, professionally managed cooperatives could significantly improve the quality of life for millions of Indonesian workers, particularly in the palm oil industry.

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG – Oil palm growers in South Sumatra Province will receive higher official fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices for the first half of July 2026 after the provincial pricing committee approved an increase across several age categories.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's state-run palm oil trading platform, PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN), recorded a withdrawn (WD) crude palm oil (CPO) tender on Wednesday (July 15), after the highest bid failed to meet the seller's expectations amid softer market sentiment.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's palm oil production declined in May 2026 compared with the previous month, but a sharper drop in exports and domestic consumption pushed national inventories to their highest level this year, according to the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – West Kalimantan Governor Ria Norsan has proposed a new revenue-sharing mechanism that would allocate Rp100 for every kilogram of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) produced to palm oil-producing regions, arguing that such a scheme would strengthen local fiscal capacity and ensure a fairer distribution of the industry's economic benefits.