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10/11/2025 (Punch, Nigeria) - Palm oil is one of the most versatile and valuable agricultural commodities in the world today. Found in products ranging from food to cosmetics and biofuels, it has become a cornerstone of economic growth for several developing nations. Among these, Malaysia stands out as a remarkable success story. What makes Malaysia’s journey especially fascinating is that the oil palm tree — Elaeis guineensis — did not originate there. It came from West Africa, then, when the countries were not yet sovereign nations, from the same region where Nigeria lies. Yet today, Malaysia is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of palm oil, while Nigeria, once a global leader, lags far behind. Understanding Malaysia’s path from importing palm seeds to building a multi-billion-dollar industry offers powerful lessons for Africa’s agricultural transformation.

09/11/2025 (The Edge Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur - The United States is anticipated to view the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) favourably in the upcoming negotiations, especially concerning important national sectors like semiconductors, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister (MITI) Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

07/11/2025 (Ukr Agro Consult) - The Government of Pakistan has announced plans to create a National Olive Oil Council under the new National Olive Policy, aimed at regulating the country’s rapidly growing olive sector, boosting exports, and reducing dependence on imported edible oils. The new body will serve as a central authority for coordination, certification, branding, and quality control of olive oil and related products. It will also oversee the implementation of the National Olive Policy and Action Plan, aligning Pakistan’s industry with international standards set by the International Olive Council (IOC).

06/11/2025 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - The crude palm oil (CPO)futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, supported by stronger soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade, said palm oil trader David Ng.

06/11/2025 (Daily Express), Sandakan - A total of 30,768 smallholder oil palm planters in Sabah have obtained Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification as of Oct 15.

6/11/2025 (Eco Business) - Independent smallholders make up a significant portion of Indonesia and Malaysia’s palm oil supply chain, but they are struggling to meet the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) mandates which add further complexity to their work.

06/11/2025 (Ukr Agro Consult) - Malaysian palm oil futures fell to a nearly four-month low on Wednesday, snapping last session’s gains, as rival edible oils on the Dalian exchange and increased production weighed.

06/11/2025 (Ukr Agro Consult) - Brazil imports most of the palm oil it consumes, but several projects are underway in the country to strengthen domestic production. One of them, in Pará, combines corporate operations with family farming. The company Denpasa – Dendê do Pará S/A has the capacity to process 30 metric tons of palm fruit per hour and, in addition to producing on its own 1,500 hectares and the 2,500 hectares of partner farms, it will also take in the harvest from 150 hectares of small properties.

06/11/2025 (Ukr Agro Consult) - According to data published by Statistics Indonesia, Indonesian palm oil exports (including crude palm oil and refined palm oil) totalled 17.58 million tonnes from January to September 2025, an 11.62% increase compared to the same period last year, Sun Sirs reports.

06/11/2025 (Milling Middle East & Africa), India - India’s palm oil imports fell to a five-month low in October 2025 amid weak demand and higher domestic stocks, according to trade estimates from the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA).

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Wednesday, the lowest level in 17 weeks, weighed down by rival oils at Dalian exchange and high October end-stocks, while the market awaited fresh monthly data

India's rapeseed planting is expected to hit a new high this year due to record Chinese buying of rapeseed meal and above-average rainfall that resulted in favourable soil moisture for the crop