PALMOILMAGAZINE, SOUTH KALIMANTAN — The South Kalimantan Provincial Government, through the Plantation and Livestock Agency (Disbunnak), continues to reinforce its commitment to improving smallholder welfare by implementing the Palm Oil Replanting Program (PSR). This commitment was demonstrated through monitoring and evaluation (monev) activities conducted by the PSR Team across three districts—Banjar, Barito Kuala, and Tanah Laut—from October 29–30, 2025.
The initiative aimed to ensure that the PSR program is implemented according to regulations while delivering tangible results in enhancing productivity and income among South Kalimantan’s palm oil farmers.
During the field visit, the evaluation team not only reviewed on-site progress but also provided guidance and clarification on Minister of Agriculture Regulation No. 5 of 2025, which serves as a key framework for developing human resources, research, replanting, and the provision of facilities and infrastructure for the national palm oil industry.
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According to Suparmi, Head of Disbunnak South Kalimantan, the monitoring activity is part of the local government’s strategy to ensure that the PSR program remains targeted and impactful.
“We want to make sure the Palm Oil Replanting Program is not just a routine activity, but truly an instrument to enhance productivity and farmer welfare,” she said, as quoted by Palmoilmagazine.com from the South Kalimantan Provincial Government on Tuesday (November 4, 2025).
Suparmi emphasized that PSR success is not solely measured by the size of replanting areas but also by the economic and technical benefits gained by farmers. Hence, cross-sector collaboration—involving local governments, supporting institutions, and partner companies—is crucial to ensure effective program implementation.
In addition to reviewing field progress, the team also evaluated technical and administrative aspects, including challenges faced by farmers such as limited access to financing, availability of quality seedlings, and post-planting technical assistance. The findings from this evaluation will serve as a foundation for improving and accelerating the program in the next phase.
The PSR program remains one of the key pillars of Indonesia’s national sustainable palm oil policy. By rejuvenating old and unproductive plantations, the initiative aims to increase yields significantly while reducing pressure to open new land areas.
“With strong multi-stakeholder support, we are confident that PSR can become a driving force for the regional economy while strengthening the foundation of sustainable plantation development in South Kalimantan,” Suparmi added.
The monitoring and evaluation activities reaffirm South Kalimantan’s commitment to becoming a model province for transparent, accountable, and farmer-oriented PSR implementation. Through solid collaboration between the government, implementing agencies, and smallholders, South Kalimantan aims to build a productive, competitive, and environmentally friendly smallholder plantation model. (P2)
