Riau Promotes Palm Oil–Cattle Integration to Meet Rising Meat Demand
Reported by from Suara Riau on Monday (April 13, 2026), Riau Regional Secretary Syahrial Abdi highlighted the province’s vast palm oil area of 3.49 million hectares as a key asset for developing integrated agriculture. He explained that population growth of 3.79% per year significantly outpaces cattle population growth, which stands at only 0.22%, creating a widening supply gap. To address this, the province is promoting the Palm Oil–Cattle Integration System (SISKA), which enables optimal land use by combining plantation and livestock activities. This approach is expected to improve productivity, create additional income streams, and support regional economic diversification. “Integration is...
2026/04/16
Riau Promotes Palm Oil–Cattle Integration to Meet Rising Meat Demand
Reported by from Suara Riau on Monday (April 13, 2026), Riau Regional Secretary Syahrial Abdi highlighted the province’s vast palm oil area of 3.49 million hectares as a key asset for developing integrated agriculture. He explained that population growth of 3.79% per year significantly outpaces cattle population growth, which stands at only 0.22%, creating a widening supply gap. To address this, the province is promoting the Palm Oil–Cattle Integration System (SISKA), which enables optimal land use by combining plantation and livestock activities. This approach is expected to improve productivity, create additional income streams, and support regional economic diversification. “Integration is...
2026/04/15
Rising Demand Drives Double-Digit Growth Outlook for Vegetable Oils and FMCG Sector
Reported by from The Economic Times, on Friday (April 10, 2026), the sector is entering a demand-led upcycle phase, with edible oils acting as the primary growth driver. According to a research report by Nuvama, overall volumes are expected to grow by around 13% year-on-year (YoY), driven by stable consumption of key commodities such as soybean oil, mustard oil, rice bran oil, and palm oil. “Overall, volumes are projected to grow by around 13% YoY, supported by strong performance in edible oils and industry essentials,” the report stated. In addition, price increases of around Rs4–5 per liter are expected to...
2026/04/13
Labor Crisis Looms Over Palm Oil Industry as Traditional Model Loses Appeal
Citing an article by agronomist Alain Rival of Cirad published in The Conversation, the plantation sector—covering commodities such as palm oil, cocoa, coffee, and bananas—still relies heavily on a legacy model inherited from the colonial era. This model depends on abundant, compliant, and low-cost labor to sustain export-oriented production. However, Rival argues that this approach is increasingly losing relevance. “The main issue today is no longer just environmental, but the social attractiveness of tropical agricultural production systems,” he wrote. Young Workers Turning Away In major producing countries like Indonesia and Malaysia, plantations are struggling to attract local workers. Studies...
2026/04/03
Global Vegetable Oil Market Volatile as Biodiesel Hopes Clash with Weak Demand
Senior global vegetable oil analyst Dorab Mistry noted that market dynamics during times of conflict are inherently difficult to predict. “Market behavior during war is always very different, and many developments occur unexpectedly,” he said, as quoted by Reuters via , Thursday (March 19, 2026). The surge in crude oil prices—reaching their highest levels in nearly four years—has strengthened the appeal of vegetable oils as biodiesel feedstock. The increase was triggered by Iran’s response to joint attacks by the United States and Israel, including threats to shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. However, demand remains weak. “Currently, consumption demand...
2026/03/24
Study Highlights Key Nutrient Needs to Boost Oil Palm Productivity
The study, titled “Quantifying Plant Nutrient Requirements in Oil Palm,” emphasizes that a more precise understanding of nutrient demand is essential to improve fertiliser efficiency and global palm oil productivity. Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is a major tropical crop and a leading source of vegetable oil used in food, cosmetics, cleaning products, and biodiesel. According to OECD/FAO (2023), oil palm is cultivated on around 30 million hectares globally, mainly in Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. Large Dataset from Major Producing Countries The research compiled 669 observations from plantations in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Ghana between 2000 and 2022—representing...
2026/03/27
Antioxidant Engineering to Extend the Shelf Life of Palm Cooking Oil
Oil is never completely still. From the moment it is produced, stored on supermarket shelves, and eventually heated in a frying pan, cooking oil continuously interacts with its environment. Oxygen, light, and temperature slowly alter its composition through chemical reactions. If these reactions are not controlled, oil quality can deteriorate long before its expected shelf life. When Oxygen Meets Oil The main components of cooking oil are fatty acids. Some fatty acids readily react with oxygen in the air, initiating a process known as oxidation. During the early stage, compounds called peroxides form. As the reaction continues, other compounds...
2026/03/18
Indonesia Seeks WTO Authorization to Suspend EU Concessions over Palm Oil Dispute
The move comes after the EU was unable to meet the deadline to adjust its palm oil–related policies in line with the panel’s recommendations. Indonesia considers this situation as providing a legal basis to seek authorization to suspend concessions under WTO dispute settlement rules. Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso stated that the measure is part of the dispute settlement mechanism provided by the WTO and aims to safeguard Indonesia’s trade rights. “The suspension of concessions will focus on the goods sector, but it remains open to other sectors. We will carefully calculate the scale of losses and handle the case...
2026/03/18
IndoAgri Reports Higher FFB and CPO Production, Plans 450,000 MT Refinery Expansion
According to the company’s official statement received by , total fresh fruit bunch (FFB) production reached 3.725 million metric tons (MT) in FY2025, up 2% compared with 3.645 million MT in FY2024. “Total FFB up 2% in FY2025 mainly due to higher FFB purchases from external parties, partly offset by lower nucleus FFB production,” management stated in the report. Higher processed FFB volumes pushed CPO production to 733,000 MT, representing a 4% year-on-year increase from 706,000 MT in the previous year. Palm kernel production remained relatively stable at 166,000 MT. As of 31 December 2025, IndoAgri managed a total planted...
2026/03/10
Kencana Agri Reports 29% Revenue Growth and 54% Net Profit Surge in 2025
According to an official statement received by on Wednesday (4/3/2026), the Group’s revenue increased 29.2% in FY2025 compared with FY2024, driven by higher sales volumes and improved average selling prices (ASP) for crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel (PK). “The average selling price of CPO increased by 6.0% from US$785 per metric ton in FY2024 to US$832 per metric ton in FY2025, while the average selling price of PK jumped 44.1% from US$491 to US$708 per metric ton,” the management stated in the report. In addition to higher prices, sales volumes also increased. CPO sales rose 17.3% from 173,323...
2026/03/10
When Palm Oil Is Cornered: Can Sustainability Prevail?
But is palm oil always the sole culprit whenever nature turns hostile—or are we overlooking the quiet transformation underway among thousands of farmers? Since its commercial development in 1911, palm oil has become the economic backbone of millions of households in Indonesia, particularly in Sumatra and Kalimantan. Yet in recent years, the industry has frequently been portrayed in a grim light—blamed for environmental degradation and ecological disasters. The mud and flash floods that struck Sumatra in late 2025 displaced thousands, paralyzed economic activity, and claimed lives. The tragedy demanded empathy and solidarity. Among the victims were palm oil farmers whose...
2026/02/27
US Cuts Tariffs to Zero on 1,819 Indonesian Products, Palm Oil Included
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that the ART document includes 1,819 tariff lines covering both agricultural and industrial products that will benefit from zero tariffs in the US market. “These include palm oil, coffee, cocoa, spices, rubber, electronic components including semiconductors, and aircraft parts, all subject to zero tariffs,” he said, as quoted by from the Cabinet Secretariat on Saturday (21/2/2026). Textile and apparel products will also receive zero tariffs through the tariff rate quota (TRQ) mechanism, potentially benefiting around four million workers in the sector. Indonesia has also committed to granting zero tariffs on key US...
2026/02/24
Indonesia–US Reach Trade Deal, Palm Oil Granted Zero Tariff Access to American Market
The agreement was signed in Washington by Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto and United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer following months of negotiations. Palm oil is among the strategic commodities granted duty-free access under the agreement, contributing approximately 9% to Indonesia’s total exports. Other key commodities such as coffee, cocoa, rubber, and spices will also benefit from zero-tariff entry into the US market. The 19% tariff level aligns with similar agreements reached by the US with Southeast Asian countries including Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and the Philippines, while Vietnam faces a slightly higher tariff of 20%. Indonesia...
2026/02/24
