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Latest updates, insights and developments across the palm oil industry.


Johari Suggests Reinvesting Windfall Tax in Oil Palm Replanting
The plantation and commodities minister says he will work with the finance ministry and the Malaysian Palm Oil Board to review the tax....
Aug 9, 2024


Sabah to Produce Tocotrienols from Palm Oil By-Product
Malaysia’s first facility utilizing refined palm oil by-products to produce tocotrienols is under construction in Kunak. The plant is...
Aug 6, 2024


Plantation Ministry Will Propose Channeling Windfall Tax to Replanting under Budget 2025 — Johari
The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities will propose under Budget 2025 to channel a portion of the existing windfall tax on the palm...
Aug 1, 2024


Farm Robots Help Plug Worker Shortage in Malaysian Palm Oil
A drone buzzes between trees on a humid Malaysian morning, monitoring the oil palm fruits as they ripen. Self-driving trucks rumble over...
Jul 29, 2024
Agricultural Innovation Takes Center Stage at Global AgriTech Summit 2024
The Global AgriTech Summit (GATES) returns for its third year, uniting the most brilliant intellects and influential leaders in...
Jul 26, 2024


UK Delegation Learns about Sustainable Practices in Malaysian Palm Oil Sector
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) hosted a delegation from the United Kingdom, to showcase the industry’s sustainable practices and...
Jul 24, 2024


Interview with Dr. Sathi Varqa,Senior Analyst Fastmarkets (former owner and co-founder of Palm Oil Analytics)
Palm Oil Analytics was founded by Sathia Varqa and Gus Lim in March 2016 in Singapore with the single mission of serving the palm oil...
Jul 19, 2024


Advancing Johor’s Palm Oil Industry through Sustainability and Technology
In 2023, Johor Plantations Group Berhad (JPG), formerly known as Johor Plantations Berhad, emerged as a “new” name within Malaysia’s palm...
Jul 17, 2024


MyPalm – Transforming Oil Palm Plantation with Cutting-Edge Technology
In the dynamic landscape of oil palm plantations, traditional methods are facing a wave of transformation fueled by technological...
Jul 9, 2024


Growing Greener Commodities – One District at a Time
It’s often said that it takes a village to raise a child. What does it take to raise the sustainability of agricultural commodity...
Jul 4, 2024


Enhancing Palm Oil Milling Efficiency with SpecFIT: A Game-Changer in Process Control and Quality Management
In the vibrant landscape of Brazilian technology, FIT - Fine Instrument Technology - stands out as a key player. Established in 2005, FIT...
Jul 1, 2024


Two Ministries to Join Forces to Drive Innovation in Palm Oil Sector
The Ministry of Agriculture and Commodities (KPK) will collaborate with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) to...
Jun 26, 2024
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