PALMOILMAGAZINE, SANGGAU — The Indonesian government continues to demonstrate its commitment to improving palm oil plantation productivity. One such effort is reflected in the recent outreach event for the Palm Oil Plantation Infrastructure and Facilities Program, hosted by the Sanggau Regency Office of Plantations and Livestock on Tuesday.
The session was attended by representatives from the West Kalimantan Provincial Palm Oil Infrastructure Team, with a keynote delivered by a senior analyst from the Ministry of Agriculture. The speaker emphasized the critical need for collaboration among stakeholders to support sustainable development in smallholder palm oil plantations.
A wide range of stakeholders took part in the event, including local government agencies such as the Sanggau Regency Plantation and Livestock Office, the National Land Agency (BPN), and the Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP). Additionally, 12 cooperatives and farmer group associations (Gapoktan) from various sub-districts were in attendance.
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According to Palmoilmagazine.com, citing a post by Disbun Kalbar on Facebook (Thursday, 15 May 2025), the provincial team provided updates on the progress of the infrastructure and facilities program in Sanggau Regency. Several initiatives have been successfully implemented, including an extensification program involving the provision of palm oil seedlings, fertilizers, and pesticides.
Two farmer groups—KT. Pudu Berkah Sanggau (81.93 hectares) and KT. Emborok Raya Sanggau (68.08 hectares)—have already benefited from the program.
Moreover, infrastructure development in plantation areas has also been undertaken. This includes the construction of farm roads and access routes to public roads and ports, executed by the Bersama Kita Bisa Farmer Group covering an area of 74.48 hectares.
A new proposal is currently under review from Gapoktan Tunas Inti in Bereng Berkawat Village, Beduai District. The proposal includes extensification for an area of 50.13 hectares.
For the 2025 program year, the government has outlined plans to implement:
- 100 hectares of extensification programs,
- 212 hectares of intensification initiatives, and
- Technical verification for four ISPO (Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil) certification packages.
This program is expected to serve as a strong foundation for enhancing productivity and promoting sustainability in smallholder palm oil plantations across West Kalimantan, especially in Sanggau Regency. The success of these initiatives will rely on robust collaboration between local governments, farmers, and cooperatives—paving the way for a more competitive and sustainable national palm oil industry. (P2)
