Between 2020 and the end of 2025, total disbursement under the program reached Rp200.64 billion, reflecting the government’s continued commitment to improving smallholder productivity and infrastructure quality. Yet on the ground, access to these benefits remains far from straightforward. Many independent smallholders continue to face lengthy administrative procedures, layered documentation requirements, and years of field assistance before proposals can formally enter the approval pipeline. That reality is clearly reflected in North Aceh, where the Serikat Petani Kelapa Sawit (SPKS) has spent years assisting smallholders in submitting proposals for plantation road rehabilitation. According to Abubakar AR, Head of SPKS North Aceh,...
2026/04/30
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
