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  • Who is responsible for palm oil production in Malaysia and Indonesia?
  • Because “Neste Oil, owned by Finland’s government, is the world’s single largest buyer of palm oil”, Finnwatch sought to examine the responsibility of palm oil production in Malaysia and Indonesia, the two largest palm oil producers.
  • Where are the oil palm plantations in Sumatra?
  • LocationJambi Province, Sumatra (Indonesia): Oil palm plantations in Bukit Makmur (unit 5 of Sungai Bahar, 2°1’56.6’’S 103°23’15.7’’ E, 24.2 m a.s.l.), Marga Mulya (unit 2 of Sungai Bahar, 1°57’21.1’’ S 103°26’43.6’’ E, 20.9 m a.s.l.) and Permatang Kabau (1°56’47.2’’ S 102°35’10.2’’ E, 77.4 m a.s.l.).
  • What is the future of palm oil in Indonesia?
  • Didiek Hadjar Goenadi, the Executive director of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association, said on 12 May 2008 that in the future palm oil companies would focus on developing ‘idle land’ (notably including former forest concessions). He estimated that about 7 million hectares of such uncultivated land was available in Indonesia (Simamora 2008).
  • How will biposc impact Indonesia's palm oil industry?
  • In its first year, the facility produced 588 tons of compost and generated over IDR 421 million in profit. With independent smallholders expected to manage 60% of Indonesia’s palm oil plantations by 2030 (up from 41%), the BIPOSC project could have a transformative effect on the palm oil industry.
  • How can palm oil farming be more sustainable?
  • These practices significantly reduce the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, making palm oil farming more sustainable. A key driver behind BIPOSC's success is a pioneering composting facility run by the Labuhanbatu Independent Oil Palm Smallholders Association (APSKS LB).
  • What percentage of Indonesia's palm oil plantations are owned by smallholders?
  • By 2030, independent smallholders are projected to manage 60% of Indonesia’s palm oil plantations, up from the current 41%. Kaleigh Harrison