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Middle East conflict boosts demand for alternative fuels
CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices
Can palm biodiesel provide quick relief for Malaysia amid Iran war?
Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
Palm benchmark falls on weak demand outlook
JAKARTA (May 31): Malaysian palm oil benchmark futures fell on Thursday as a weak demand outlook continued to put pressure on prices of the vegetable oil.
Are corrupt politicians behind Peru's palm oil plantations?
In recent years, Peru's sprawling jungle has been cleared for palm oil and cocoa plantations. Conservationists say the land is controlled by private companies who acquired it through corrupt means.
Uganda palm oil estate kicks into gear after decade-long delay
Uganda has revived a palm oil expansion project that has been shelved for more than a decade, according to a report published by Bloomberg.
Malaysia's May palm oil exports fall 8.8% on month — AmSpec
KUALA LUMPUR (May 31): Exports of Malaysian palm oil products during May 1-31 fell 8.8% to 1,196,805 tonnes, from 1,311,770 tonnes shipped during April 1-30, inspection company AmSpec Agri Malaysia said on Thursday.
Okowa performs groundbreaking of 3,000 hectare oil palm plantation
ASABA—GOVERNOR Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, yesterday, performed the ground-breaking of a 3, 000 hectare oil palm plantation and processing plant in Akwukwu-Igbo, Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state as part of efforts to boost agriculture in the state.
EU 2017/18 soybean imports down 4pc by May 29, palm oil up 2pc
PARIS: EU 2017/18 soybean imports had reached 12.2 million tonnes by May 29, down 4 percent from 12.75 million tonnes a year earlier, official data showed on Thursday.
Bakke: Don’t raise minimum wage for plantation sector
PETALING JAYA: The Pakatan Harapan government’s manifesto to raise minimum wage to RM1,500 should not be made mandatory for the plantation sector, according to Sime Darby Plantation Bhd.
Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Thursday May 31
The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Thursday May 31.
Indonesia's palm, palm kernel oil exports drop in April
Indonesia's shipment of palm oil and palm kernel oil dropped 7 percent to 2.39 million tonnes in April from a year earlier, the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) said on Wednesday.
