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Malaysia’s palm oil stocks rise in July despite 14.5pc jump in exports
Malaysian end of July palm oil stocks hit near two-year high
Gapki warns of sharp production losses
El Nino, biodiesel demand support CPO prices despite rising stocks
Credit Squeeze \'Crimps\' Farm Commodity Trade
30/11/2011 (AgriMoney) - Tightened lending practices at some banks may be making themselves felt on agricultural commodity markets, with Oil World blaming them for a slowdown in oilseed purchases.
Oriflame: WWF Recognises Oriflame\'s Commitment To Sustainable Palm Oil
30/11/2011 (The Swedish Wire) - Oriflame, the international beauty company selling direct, today announced that the company has been awarded 8.5 out of 9 points in the latest Palm Oil Buyers' Scorecard compiled by WWF - World Wide Fund For Nature (also known as World Wildlife Fund). Oriflame's commitment to sustainable palm oil reflects its strategy to improve environmental performance across four areas: sourcing key ingredients sustainably, reducing the company's greenhouse gas emissions, optimising water use and minimising waste.
Malaysia Tribes Struggle With Modern Problems
30/11/2011 (AFP) - Tribal chief Danny Ibang lived most of his life in the pristine jungles of the Malaysian portion of Borneo island until he was pushed into a modern world he was told would be better.
With Billions of New Trees, SBY Promotes Reforestation
30/11/2011 (Jakarta Globe) - At an event on Merah Putih hill in Cieteureup, Bogor, marking Indonesian Tree Planting Day and the National Month of Planting, the president and the first lady, Ani Yudhoyono, planted a manglid, from the magnolia species.
Undercurrent Brewing at Palm Oil Group\'s Meeting?
29/11/2011 (The Star) - While the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) grouping deserve a big pat on the back for its successful 9th Annual Roundtable Meeting (RT9), the least can be said about the RSPO 8th General Assembly (GA8).
ITC For Oil Palm Industry Organized In Sultan Kudarat
29/11/2011 (Philippine Information Agency) - Stakeholders of the oil palm industry in the Soccsksargen Region have recently organized the Palm Oil Industry Tripartite Council (ITC) that will supervise the directions of one of the fast-growing industries.
Indonesian Palm Oil Duty Change Puts Indian Refiners In A Spot
29/11/2011 (Hindu Business Line) - A move by Indonesian Government to encourage local oil industry poses indirect threat to palm oil farmers and Indian refineries. It drastically increased export duty on crude palm oil, while significantly reducing duty on refined oil.
MCX Crude Palm Oil Rises On Rising Spot Demand
29/11/l 2011 (Commodity Online) - Crude Palm Oifutures fell Monday on the back of rising demand in the physical markets for the ongoing festive seasons.
Indonesia Palm Output Seen Flat
29/11/2011 (Business Recorder) - Palm oil output in the world's top producer Indonesia will be little changed next year as weather fluctuations disrupt production, while higher demand will boost prices, an official at plantation giant PT Astra Agro Lestari said.
