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CPO Prices at KPBN Inacom Rise by 0.58% on Friday (February 14), Weekly CPO Prices Surge

CPO Prices at KPBN Inacom Rise by 0.58% on Friday (February 14), Weekly CPO Prices Surge

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp 14,888/kg on Friday (February 14, 2025). This marks an increase of 0.58%, or approximately Rp 86/kg, compared to the CPO price on Thursday (February 13, 2025), which was Rp 14,802/kg.

 

Sinar Mas Investigates Carbon Emission Footprint and Supply Chain

Sinar Mas Investigates Carbon Emission Footprint and Supply Chain

InfoSAWIT, BALI – In the issue of climate change, the agricultural sector plays a dual role. According to Anita Neville, Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer of Sinar Mas Agribusiness & Food, agriculture or food systems are both "actors" and "victims" in the ongoing climate crisis.

 

IUCN: No Evil Palm Oil, Just Poor Management

IUCN: No Evil Palm Oil, Just Poor Management

InfoSAWIT, BALI – Erik Meijaard, a conservation expert from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), emphasized that vegetable oils—including palm oil—are an essential part of the human diet. However, the main challenge is to increase vegetable oil production globally with minimal environmental impact.

 

Sinar Mas Develops Drought-Resistant Palm Oil Varieties to Avoid Potential Losses of IDR 4.6 Billion

Sinar Mas Develops Drought-Resistant Palm Oil Varieties to Avoid Potential Losses of IDR 4.6 Billion

InfoSAWIT, BALI – Reni Sukawati, a researcher from the SMART Research Institute Indonesia, presented innovative efforts to address the impacts of climate change on palm oil cultivation. In her presentation, Sukawati highlighted the challenges faced by the palm oil sector due to climate change, particularly the increasing water deficit in several regions of Indonesia.

 

Indonesia Strengthens Trade Partnership with the European Union via IEU-CEPA, Palm Oil as a Key Trade Commodity

Indonesia Strengthens Trade Partnership with the European Union via IEU-CEPA, Palm Oil as a Key Trade Commodity

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – According to data from the Ministry of Trade, the European Union (EU) is Indonesia's fifth-largest export destination and third-largest source of imports. From January to November 2024, Indonesia's exports to the EU reached US$ 16 billion, while imports from the EU amounted to US$ 11.6 billion, with total trade reaching US$ 27.6 billion. Throughout 2023, total trade between the two countries was recorded at US$ 30.8 billion.

 

Palm Oil Fresh Fruit Bunch Prices in South Sumatra Reach IDR 3,329.79 per Kg

Palm Oil Fresh Fruit Bunch Prices in South Sumatra Reach IDR 3,329.79 per Kg

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG – According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price determination team in South Sumatra (Sumsel), the price for the period of February 1-15, 2025, was set on Monday, February 10, 2025, with palm oil aged 10-20 years decreasing by IDR 75.7/kg to IDR 3,329.70/kg.

 

WWF Indonesia at ICOPE 7: Promoting Sustainable Palm Oil and Farmer Welfare

WWF Indonesia at ICOPE 7: Promoting Sustainable Palm Oil and Farmer Welfare

InfoSAWIT, SANUR – Dewi Yani Rizki Lestari, Director of Conservation at WWF Indonesia, opened the 7th International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE) held in Bali from February 12-14, 2025, stating that the conference focuses on research, technological innovation, and best practices to enhance the sustainability of the palm oil industry.

 

 
Indonesia Emphasizes the Importance of Sustainable Forest Management

Indonesia Emphasizes the Importance of Sustainable Forest Management

InfoSAWIT, BALI – The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Forestry, has emphasized the importance of a multidimensional approach to managing Indonesia's forest resources. This was conveyed during the 7th International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE), which discussed the challenges and opportunities of sustainable forest management.

 

Orangutans Can Coexist with Palm Oil Plantations, New Research Shows

Orangutans Can Coexist with Palm Oil Plantations, New Research Shows

InfoSAWIT, BALI – The presence of orangutans in palm oil plantations often raises concerns among farmers, who fear that these primates may damage crops. However, recent research indicates that the impact of orangutans is much less significant than previously believed.

 

CPO Prices at KPBN Inacom Decline on Thursday (February 13), CPO Prices on Bursa Malaysia Weaken

CPO Prices at KPBN Inacom Decline on Thursday (February 13), CPO Prices on Bursa Malaysia Weaken

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp. 14,802/kg on Thursday (February 13, 2025), marking a decrease of 0.91% or approximately Rp 136/kg compared to the highest offer price on Wednesday (February 12, 2025), which reached Rp. 14,938/kg.

 

CIFOR-ICRAF Highlights Agroforestry Practices as Solutions for Palm Oil Management

CIFOR-ICRAF Highlights Agroforestry Practices as Solutions for Palm Oil Management

InfoSAWIT, BALI – Sonya Dewi, Director for Asia at the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), addressed the challenges and opportunities in agricultural expansion, including palm oil plantations and sustainable landscape management in Asia, particularly in Indonesia. During the 7th International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE) in Bali, she emphasized that forest conversion and land degradation are primary concerns for ecosystem sustainability.

 

WWF-Indonesia Urges Long-Term Strategies for Palm Oil Management in Forest Areas

WWF-Indonesia Urges Long-Term Strategies for Palm Oil Management in Forest Areas

InfoSAWIT, BALI – The management of palm oil within forest areas continues to be a focus, particularly concerning environmental sustainability. Irfan Bakhtiar, Director of Climate and Market Transformation at WWF-Indonesia, emphasized the importance of long-term strategies in managing palm oil encroachment in forest areas to ensure ecological balance.

 

Government Officially Halts Palm Oil Revenue Sharing Fund Distribution

Government Officially Halts Palm Oil Revenue Sharing Fund Distribution

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The government has officially halted the distribution of the Palm Oil Revenue Sharing Fund (DBH), as stated in the Indonesian Minister of Finance's Decree No. 43/KM.7/2024. This decision also includes the cessation of DBH for Forestry Natural Resources and Tobacco Excise for the 2024 Fiscal Year.

 

Sustainable Palm Oil Management in Agroforestry: Key to Economic and Environmental Sustainability

Sustainable Palm Oil Management in Agroforestry: Key to Economic and Environmental Sustainability

InfoSAWIT, BALI – Sustainable palm oil management is a primary concern in balancing economic growth, environmental preservation, and social welfare. M. Saparis Soedarjanto, Secretary of the Directorate General of Sustainable Forest Management at the Ministry of Forestry, emphasized the importance of integrating palm oil plantations with natural ecosystems, particularly conservation forest areas.

 

Palm Oil Prices in North Sumatra Rise by Rp 105.27/Kg for the Period of February 12-18, 2025

Palm Oil Prices in North Sumatra Rise by Rp 105.27/Kg for the Period of February 12-18, 2025

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price determination team in North Sumatra for the period of February 12-18, 2025, the price of FFB for palm oil aged 10-20 years has increased by Rp 105.27/kg to Rp 3,517.69/kg.

 

CIRAD Southeast Asia Identifies Four Challenges Facing the Global Vegetable Oil Industry at ICOPE 2025

CIRAD Southeast Asia Identifies Four Challenges Facing the Global Vegetable Oil Industry at ICOPE 2025

InfoSAWIT, BALI – Jean-Marc Roda, Director of CIRAD Southeast Asia, outlined four main challenges facing the vegetable oil industry during the 7th International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE) in Sanur, Bali. These challenges include food security, energy needs, climate change, and the dissemination of knowledge to all stakeholders.

 

 
WWF Indonesia Advocates for Agro-Ecological Transformation of Palm Oil at ICOPE 2025

WWF Indonesia Advocates for Agro-Ecological Transformation of Palm Oil at ICOPE 2025

InfoSAWIT, BALI – Dewi Lestari Yani Rizki, Director of Conservation at WWF Indonesia, emphasized the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in addressing the challenges facing the palm oil industry during the 7th International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE) held in Sanur, Bali, from February 12-14, 2025.

 

 
International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE) 2025: Addressing Climate Challenges and Sustainable Agriculture

International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE) 2025: Addressing Climate Challenges and Sustainable Agriculture

InfoSAWIT, BALI – The 7th International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment (ICOPE) was officially opened by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono in Bali on February 12, 2025. The conference gathered over 500 participants to discuss the pressing challenges posed by climate change and the future of sustainable agriculture.

 

 
CPO Prices at KPBN Inacom Withdrawn on Wednesday (February 12), CPO Prices in Malaysia Rise

CPO Prices at KPBN Inacom Withdrawn on Wednesday (February 12), CPO Prices in Malaysia Rise

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was withdrawn (WD) with the highest offer at IDR 14,938/kg on Wednesday (February 12, 2025), marking a 1.34% increase or an increase of around IDR 198/kg compared to the CPO price on Tuesday (February 11, 2025), which reached IDR 14,740/kg.

 

International Conference on Oil Palm and the Environment (ICOPE) 2025 Promotes Climate-Friendly Palm Oil Industry Transformation

International Conference on Oil Palm and the Environment (ICOPE) 2025 Promotes Climate-Friendly Palm Oil Industry Transformation

InfoSAWIT, SANUR – Bali once again hosted over 500 participants from various countries at the International Conference on Oil Palm and the Environment (ICOPE) 2025. The event, held at the Bali Beach Convention Sanur, was organized by Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food, the Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD), and WWF Indonesia.