Deal! Indonesia Must Remain the World's Largest Palm Oil Producer

”The strengthening of Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) is a real commitment from government and business in Indonesia to build a sustainable palm oil plantation sector,” said Deputy of Food and Agriculture Ministry of Economy Musdalifah Mahmud in her speech at an international forum initiated by UNDP in the United Nations (UN) Headquarters, New York, United States recently.

The points to be achieved in the world forum attended by around 300 delegates from various countries, namely how the world can balance production needs while maintaining environmental sustainability. Apart from Musdalifah, the General Chairman of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) Joko Supriyono also spoke at the forum.

Musdalifah hopes that in the middle of next year, the points related to the strengthening of ISPO can be fulfilled. According to her, strengthening ISPO is a momentum to improve the sustainability standards of the Indonesian palm oil sector to a level that can be accepted by the world.

Meanwhile, Joko Supriyono emphasized that the business world in Indonesia is committed to achieving environmentally friendly palm oil plantation management.

Currently, the business world and the government are working side by side on how to increase the productivity of oil palm plants, especially for farmers (small holders). ”Instead of expanding land, we focus on efforts to increase plant productivity,” said Joko.

Joko said, amidst the demands of sustainability, Indonesia must still maintain its position as the largest palm oil producer in the world.