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Mechanisation Opens New Opportunities for Women in Palm Oil Plantations
InfoSAWIT, SINGAPORE – Technological transformation in the palm oil plantation sector is creating new opportunities for women, gradually reshaping a traditionally male-dominated industry.
Study Highlights Key Nutrient Needs to Boost Oil Palm Productivity
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – A recent study published in the European Journal of Agronomy (Volume 176, May 2026) reveals a strong relationship between plant nutrient requirements and fresh fruit bunch (FFB) productivity in oil palm.
East Kalimantan Records 219 Palm Oil Plantation Companies in 2025
InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA – Statistics Indonesia (BPS) of East Kalimantan reported that hundreds of agricultural companies operated in the plantation subsector throughout 2025, with palm oil dominating the landscape.
KPBN Inacom CPO Price Surges on Monday (March 16) as Malaysian Palm Oil Market Strengthens
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The crude palm oil (CPO) price set by PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was recorded at Rp15,890/kg on Monday (March 16, 2026). The price increased by Rp390/kg, or about 2.52%, compared to the highest bid price on Friday (March 13, 2026), which stood at Rp15,500/kg.
Social Dialogue Seen as Key to Improving Labor Conditions in Palm Oil Industry
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Sustainable Palm Oil Labor Network (Jaga Sawitan) has marked its third anniversary since its establishment on February 16, 2023. The collaborative initiative, launched by the Indonesian Palm Oil Workers Union Network (JAPBUSI) and the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI), continues to promote solutions to labor issues in the palm oil sector through social dialogue.
Indonesia’s Palm Oil Production Reaches 56.55 Million Tons in 2025, Export Value Jumps to US$35.87 Billion
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s palm oil industry recorded strong performance throughout 2025, with increases in crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel oil (PKO) production alongside rising exports and domestic consumption, particularly from the biodiesel sector.
Indonesia’s Smallholder Replanting Program Reaches 408,000 Hectares, BPDP Disburses Rp12.01 Trillion Since 2016
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s Smallholder Replanting Program (PSR) has continued to show significant progress since its launch in 2016. As of December 31, 2025, the program had covered 408,512 hectares of plantations involving 177,190 Smallholders across 22 provinces.
East Kalimantan Palm Oil FFB Price Rises by Rp13.9/kg in Early March 2026
InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA – The Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price for oil palm in East Kalimantan increased during the first pricing period of March 2026.
SPKS Urges Government to Raise Smallholder Replanting Fund to Rp90 Million per Hectare
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian Oil Palm Smallholders Union (SPKS) has urged the government to increase financial support for the Smallholder Replanting Program (PSR) from Rp60 million to Rp90 million per hectare. The organization believes the increase is crucial to address several obstacles that have slowed the implementation of the program at the farmer level.
Indonesian Agriculture Ministry Strengthens Smallholder Replanting and Palm Infrastructure Support in 2026
InfoSAWIT, BOGOR – Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture is reinforcing support for the national palm oil sector through expanded programs aimed at improving productivity and sustainability.
Palm Oil Plantation Stocks Weaken as SMAR and STAA Lead Declines
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Shares of palm oil plantation companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) showed a generally weakening trend in the latest trading session, with several issuers recording price corrections.
West Kalimantan Palm Fresh Fruit Bunch Price Rises by Rp75.06/kg in Second Period of March 2026
InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – The Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price-setting team of West Kalimantan Province has announced an increase in palm oil FFB prices for the second period of March 2026, covering payments for the March 8–15, 2026 period.
KPBN CPO Price Withdrawn on Friday as Malaysian Palm Oil Futures Extend Gains
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The crude palm oil (CPO) price at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was recorded as withdrawn (WD) during trading on Friday (13/3/2026), with the highest bid reaching Rp15,500/kg.
GAPKI: Smallholder Legality, Replanting Barriers, and Middle East Logistics Risks Challenge Palm Oil Industry
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s palm oil industry continues to face several strategic challenges, including Smallholder plantation legality issues, obstacles in the Smallholder replanting program (PSR), and global geopolitical dynamics that may disrupt export logistics.
BPDP Expands 2026 Palm Oil Scholarship Program, Targets 5,000 New Students
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian Oil Palm Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) plans a significant expansion of its oil palm human resource development program in 2026, including an increase in scholarship quotas for new university students.
Jambi FFB Palm Oil Price for March 13–April 2, 2026 Rises by Rp114.43/kg
InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – The Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price of oil palm in Jambi Province for the period March 13–April 2, 2026 has increased, according to the provincial FFB pricing team.
Mohammad Abdul Ghani Appointed President Director of Agrinas Palma Nusantara
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero) has officially appointed a new board of directors as part of efforts to strengthen corporate management and governance in Indonesia’s plantation sector, particularly the palm oil industry.
GAPKI: Palm Oil Production Rose 7.2% in 2025, Industry Faces Governance and Global Pressures
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s palm oil industry recorded solid performance in 2025, with rising production and exports. However, the sector continues to face domestic and global challenges related to productivity, regulation, and sustainability issues.
KPBN Inacom CPO Price Rises on Thursday (March 12) as Malaysian Palm Oil Futures Strengthen
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The crude palm oil (CPO) price set by PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) reached Rp15,655/kg on Thursday (March 12, 2026).
Global Palm Oil Stakes in 2026
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The global vegetable oil market is moving on a fragile balance. The world’s dependence on palm oil exports from Indonesia and Malaysia continues to increase just as production growth begins to slow.





















