Indonesia Eyes Stronger Palm Oil Exports to Belarus Through Expanding Eurasian Trade Partnership

The commitment was reaffirmed during the Indonesia–Belarus Business Forum and Business Matching, held in Jakarta, where government officials and business leaders explored new opportunities for trade, investment, and industrial collaboration. Organized by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) and the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BelCCI), the forum served as a platform for strengthening business-to-business partnerships while promoting Indonesia's leading export commodities, including palm oil and its downstream products. In an official statement received by on Saturday (July 4), Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said Indonesia remains committed to increasing exports of high-value products to...

POPSI Calls for Transparency on Indonesia's Rp600 Trillion Palm Oil Under-Invoicing Claim

The statement follows renewed public debate after Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said Indonesia could be losing between Rp500 trillion and Rp600 trillion in state revenue each year because of under-invoicing practices in the palm oil trade. POPSI Chairman Mansuetus Darto said the organization fully supports government efforts to improve state revenue, strengthen export governance, and enforce the law against proven violations. However, he stressed that any policy overhaul affecting Indonesia's palm oil export system must be supported by transparent and scientifically accountable evidence. "We support stronger law enforcement and efforts to increase state revenue. However, if such claims are...

BRIN Develops Pyrolysis Technology to Turn Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches into Renewable Energy

The initiative is expected to strengthen Indonesia's energy transition while promoting a circular economy by maximizing the utilization of oil palm biomass that has traditionally been underutilized. According to a statement received by on Thursday (July 2, 2026), Dieni Mansur, Head of the Biomass Oil Pyrolysis Research Team at BRIN's Research Center for Molecular Chemistry, said biomass conversion plays a strategic role in reducing the country's dependence on fossil fuels while creating new value from agricultural residues. "Pyrolysis oil is being developed to support Indonesia's energy diversification. Meanwhile, oil palm empty fruit bunches are generated in enormous volumes, making their...

GAPKI: Palm Oil Export Oversight Already Robust, Stronger Law Enforcement Needed

The view was presented by Dr. Yustinus Lambang Setyo Putro, Chairman of GAPKI's Taxation and Fiscal Affairs Division, during an Indonesian Tax Consultants Association (IKPI) webinar titled "Under Invoicing and State Revenue Leakage: Perception or Reality?" Yustinus explained that every palm oil export shipment passes through several layers of supervision before leaving Indonesia. The process includes export approval through the Indonesia National Single Window (INSW), document verification using the Directorate General of Customs and Excise's CEISA system, physical inspections for selected commodities, and foreign exchange monitoring via Bank Indonesia's Integrated Foreign Exchange Monitoring System (SIMODIS). In addition, the tax authority...

Prof Hariyadi Urges Productivity-Driven Palm Oil Growth Through Intensification Instead of Expansion

Speaking during his inaugural professorial lecture on Saturday, Prof. Hariyadi introduced the concept of a “New Nexus”, an integrated framework that combines higher productivity, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation as the foundation for the future development of Indonesia’s palm oil sector. He argued that productivity among independent smallholders remains significantly below its potential, making intensification a more effective strategy than opening new plantations. “Smallholder productivity is still below 60% of its potential. Therefore, expanding plantation areas should not be the primary solution unless it is supported by quality planting materials and proper nutrient management,” Prof. Hariyadi said, according to a...

Palm Oil Mills Without Plantations Could Undermine Indonesia's EUDR Compliance, Researcher Warns

According to an analysis by Dr. Veritia, a researcher in Palm Oil Economics and Management at Pamulang University (Unpam) and Editor-in-Chief of Kabar SDGs, Indonesia's palm oil industry is facing increasingly complex compliance demands from both domestic regulations and export markets. Integrated plantation companies and conventional palm oil mills are required to comply with a broad range of environmental, labor, waste management, and sustainability requirements, including implementation of NDPE (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation) commitments. At the same time, export markets are tightening traceability requirements. One of the most significant regulations is the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which...

POSCO International's US$500 Million Global Bond Draws US$2 Billion in Orders as Indonesian Palm Oil Business Boosts Investor Confidence

The five-year U.S. dollar-denominated bond, issued on June 23, was oversubscribed by nearly four times, allowing the South Korean trading and investment company to secure financing at a lower yield than initially indicated due to robust global demand. The successful issuance marks a significant milestone in POSCO International's efforts to diversify its funding sources while strengthening its position as a global business spanning the energy, materials, and food sectors. According to a company statement received by on Sunday, investor confidence remained resilient despite continued volatility in global financial markets driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Ahead of the...

Indonesia Launches B50 Biodiesel Mandate on July 1, Palm Oil Industry Expected to Gain Rp24.68 Trillion

Under the new mandate, diesel fuel will contain 50% palm oil-based biodiesel blended with 50% conventional fossil diesel, continuing the country's progressive biodiesel program that has evolved from B20 to B30, B40, and now B50. Speaking in Jakarta, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said all technical evaluations and field trials had been successfully completed, paving the way for nationwide implementation. "The technical trials carried out by our team at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, led by the Director General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE), Prof. Eniya, have produced very encouraging results," Bahlil...

SPKS Calls for Greater BPDP Funding to Expand Sustainable Palm Oil Certification for Smallholders

In a statement received by on Friday (June 26), SPKS said certification costs and technical assistance should become national priorities to enable more independent oil palm smallholders to meet both Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) and Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) standards. The organization also encouraged plantation companies to play a more active role in financing certification programs, noting that independent smallholders remain the primary suppliers of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) to the downstream palm oil industry. Supporting farmers' certification, SPKS said, should therefore be viewed as a shared responsibility across the supply chain. The call is reinforced by...

Attorney General Finds No Evidence Linking PT Salim Ivo Mas Pratama to Palm Oil Export Fraud Probe

Speaking to reporters at the AGO headquarters in Jakarta on Tuesday (June 23), Syarief Sulaiman Nahdi, Director of Investigation at the Office of the Assistant Attorney General for Special Crimes (JAM Pidsus), said investigators concluded that the company markets its products solely to meet domestic demand rather than for export activities, which remain the primary focus of the investigation. "PT Salim Ivo Mas Pratama sells its products to serve the domestic market," Syarief said. He added that investigators have not identified any facts or evidence indicating the company's involvement in the alleged export value manipulation scheme.   Executives of PT...

More Than 100 South Sumatra Smallholders Strengthen Oil Palm Cultivation Skills Through Training Program

The training, held in Palembang from June 18–23, 2026, was conducted under the Oil Palm Plantation Human Resources Development Program through a collaboration between the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP), the Directorate General of Plantations under the Ministry of Agriculture, and IPB Training. The initiative was designed to address persistent challenges facing smallholders, including the use of uncertified planting materials, suboptimal cultivation practices, and plantation management inefficiencies. Although independent growers manage more than 42% of Indonesia’s total oil palm plantation area, productivity levels often remain below industry potential. Participants received comprehensive instruction covering plantation regulations, nursery management, land...

Banana Intercropping in Oil Palm Plantations Requires Careful Management, Says PPKS Expert

Djan Muhayat, a practitioner from the Indonesian Oil Palm Research Institute (PPKS), said banana cultivation can coexist with oil palm as long as plant populations are carefully controlled and do not create excessive competition for sunlight. Speaking to based on information released by PPKS on Tuesday (23/6/2026), Djan noted that while intercropping can provide economic benefits, it may also lead to lower Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) production compared with plantations managed under ideal palm densities without additional shading. Particular attention should be given to banana varieties such as Kepok, which produce numerous suckers and can rapidly dominate growing space if...

STAA Joins RSPO to Strengthen Access to Sustainable Palm Oil Markets

For Indonesia’s palm oil industry, the European market has evolved beyond a traditional export destination. Buyers now demand assurances that palm oil products originate from deforestation-free supply chains, fair labor practices, and transparent governance systems. “European markets increasingly require RSPO certification as a minimum standard,” said Andra Tetuko, Head of Sustainability at STAA, in an interview with . The company’s move comes as it expands downstream operations, including a new refinery in Dumai with a processing capacity of 2,000 tons per day. Beyond market access, STAA has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2030. RSPO certification...

Indonesia Expands Palm Seed Exports to Colombia with 10,500 Premium Germinated Seeds

The Indonesian Quarantine Agency, through the North Sumatra Animal, Fish and Plant Quarantine Center (Karantina Sumut), recently facilitated the export of 10,500 DxP Dami G-2 germinated oil palm seeds via Kualanamu International Airport. The shipment forms part of a larger export quota of 300,000 palm seeds approved by the Indonesian government in April 2026. Prayatno N. Ginting, Head of Karantina Sumut, said that by mid-June 2026, total exports under the quota had reached 60,500 seeds. Additional shipments to Colombia are scheduled to continue in stages through August. “The growing demand from Colombia reflects international confidence in Indonesia’s superior palm genetics....

Palm-Cattle Integration Seen as Key to Reducing Beef Imports, Indonesia Eyes Nationwide Expansion

The initiative gained renewed attention following a visit by Deputy Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Hanif Faisol Nurofiq to PT Buana Karya Bhakti’s SISKA KU INTIP (Integrated Palm Oil-Cattle Partnership Program) in Satui District, Tanah Bumbu Regency. During the visit, Hanif highlighted the program as a practical example of how Indonesia’s vast oil palm plantations can be leveraged to strengthen national food security while improving plantation efficiency. “What appears to be a simple model actually has tremendous potential to increase domestic cattle availability. The natural breeding system implemented here has proven effective in growing livestock populations,” Hanif said in a...

Agrinas Palma Partners with Korean Consortium to Advance Palm Biomass and Green Energy Development

The collaboration opportunity emerged during a business meeting in Jakarta involving Agrinas Palma’s management team and representatives from several South Korean technology and investment firms. Discussions focused on biomass utilization, renewable energy development, and expanding export opportunities for value-added palm-based products. The meeting was led by Agrinas Palma Nusantara President Director Mohammad Abdul Ghani, accompanied by Operations Director Tuhu Bangun and Business Director Nurhidayat. Representatives from the Korean consortium included Park Geoungduk, President Director of PT Astrum Dunia Inovasi; Lim Daetaeg, President Director of Hwasung Tech-Win Co., Ltd.; and Tommy Julius R. L., President Director of PT Siborong Nusa Gemilang....

Palm Oil Futures Slip as Crude Oil and Rival Vegetable Oils Weigh on Market

The benchmark September 2026 palm oil contract on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange (BMD) fell RM33 per tonne, or 0.72%, to RM4,541 per tonne during the midday trading session. The decline reflected broader weakness across the global commodities complex, particularly in energy and edible oils. Market participants noted that palm oil prices were closely tracking movements in crude oil and rival vegetable oils, which have recently lost momentum amid shifting demand expectations and profit-taking activities. “Palm oil futures are following the weakness seen in crude oil, soybean oil, and the Dalian market today,” a Kuala Lumpur-based trader told Reuters. Pressure...

Minister Amran: The State Must Not Remain Silent When Oil Palm Farmers Are Harmed

Speaking during the Ministerial and Top Executive Lecture Series held as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of IPB University's Faculty of Economics and Management, Amran described the previous decline in FFB prices as an anomaly inconsistent with prevailing global market conditions. The issue emerged during a discussion with students, when IPB Student Executive Board President Abdul Aziz praised the government's progress toward national food self-sufficiency while questioning measures to address volatility in palm oil farmers' incomes. Responding to the inquiry, Amran highlighted Indonesia's recent agricultural achievements, citing data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) showing national rice production at approximately 34.6...

UNJA Secures BPDP Trust Again, Opens 30 Full Scholarships Under Palm Oil Human Resources Program 2026

According to Announcement Number PENG-3/BPDP/2026 dated May 11, 2026, UNJA is among 42 higher education institutions nationwide appointed to deliver the Plantation Human Resources Development Program. The designation marks the second consecutive time the university's D3 Chemical Analysis Program has earned the trust to administer the initiative. Dhian Eka Wijaya, Coordinator of the D3 Chemical Analysis Program at FST UNJA, described the appointment as recognition of the program's educational quality and institutional readiness. "This designation reflects national recognition of our educational governance and the preparedness of our academic resources," Dhian said, as quoted by from UNJA on Tuesday (June 16,...

FORTASBI: Strong Farmer Institutions Key to Sustainable Palm Oil and Generational Renewal

The message was delivered by Rukaiyah Rafik, Board of Governors of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and Head of the Secretariat of the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil Farmers Forum (FORTASBI), during the RSPO Media Brunch attended by on Friday (12/6/2026). According to Rukaiyah, many support programs for independent oil palm smallholders have focused primarily on fulfilling administrative requirements for financing or certification. However, she emphasized that the real priority should be building strong and resilient farmer organizations. "Farmer groups or cooperatives should not exist solely to obtain loans. They must serve as platforms to strengthen farmers' capacities, enabling...