Wahyu Dwi Anggoro
IDXChannel - Representatives from 17 like-minded countries studied sustainable palm oil practices in Indonesia, especially in the province of Riau.
The Indonesian Foreign Ministry conducted the Capacity Building Training for Sustainable Commodity Management Based on Smallholder Agriculture for Like-Minded Countries in West Java and Riau from 22 June until 2 July.
"It is hoped that this visit provides valuable lessons and benefits for the participants that they can take back to their respective countries," Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs on Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Ambassador Adam M Tugio, said in a media release on Tuesday (2/7/2024).
Participants had the opportunity to visit palm oil plantations in Siak, Riau, managed by smallholder farmers. The plantation is committed to sustainable practices, with 80 farmers already Indonesia Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certified.
Additionally, the visited plantations prioritize local wisdom and forest conservation in their management practices, exemplified by the use of bio-pesticides and organic fertilizers. The visited plantations have also implemented traceability practices using the Polygon Mapping method.
