PALMOILMAGAZINE, JAKARTA – To reduce reliance on increasingly expensive chemical fertilizers, PTPN IV PalmCo, a subholding of Holding Perkebunan Nusantara PTPN III (Persero), has taken steps toward more sustainable agriculture. The state-owned company conducted a working visit to Ultra Stron9’s organic fertilizer production facility to study technology that transforms palm oil waste into eco-friendly fertilizers.
Irwan Perangin-angin, PalmCo’s Director of Institutional Relations, emphasized that this initiative is part of the company’s long-term sustainability strategy. “Turning palm waste into organic fertilizer aligns with the circular economy principles we are implementing. This effort not only reduces dependence on inorganic fertilizers but also creates added value from waste management,” Irwan said in an official statement, quoted by Palmoilmagazine.com on Thursday (Sept 17, 2025).
The visit was represented by PalmCo’s Head of Institutional Relations & Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (CSR), Ridho Syahputra Manurung, and Head of Smallholder Palm Oil Replanting (PSR) Division, Abdul Mutholib. They were welcomed by Ultra Stron9’s leader, Kevin Ananta. Ridho noted that PalmCo is currently reviewing the integration of organic fertilizer technology into its sustainability programs. “We see strong potential in this innovation, both for company-owned plantations and for supporting smallholders. Cost efficiency, soil quality improvement, and long-term sustainability are our primary goals,” he explained.
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Ultra Stron9 expressed support for the collaboration. Kevin Ananta highlighted the importance of synergy between industry players and technology providers to build a more sustainable agricultural system. “We appreciate PalmCo’s shift from conventional methods toward greener practices. This is not just about productivity but also about ensuring the sustainability of Indonesia’s plantation industry,” he said.
Palm oil waste-based organic fertilizer is considered effective in naturally enhancing soil fertility. If consistently applied, this approach could help maintain land productivity while lowering farmers’ production costs, which are often burdened by volatile chemical fertilizer prices.
PalmCo also confirmed that the initiative will be further explored to strengthen its Smallholder Replanting Program (PSR). With an ecosystem-based approach, the company aims to develop a plantation business model that is not only cost-efficient but also aligned with global demands for sustainable and responsible agriculture. (P2)
