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A delicate balance for biodiesel mandate
Can palm biodiesel provide quick relief for Malaysia amid Iran war?
Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
CPO Futures Close Slightly Higher, Tracking Gains In Soybean Oil Prices
Hold longs on base metals and enhance commitments on signs of follow-up buying
03/01/2011 (Daily News & Analysis) - The markets witnessed a minor resurgence in the traded turnover as the buying conviction returned at the fag end of the calendar year.
Converting palm oil companies from forest destroyers into forest protectors
02/01/2011 (Mongabay) - In efforts to save the world\'s remaining rainforests great hopes have been pinned on \"degraded lands\" — deforested lands that are presently sitting idle in tropical countries. Optimists say shifting agriculture to such lands will help humanity produce enough food to meet growing demand without sacrificing forests and biodiversity and exacerbating social conflict. But to date, degraded lands remain an enigma, especially in Indonesia, where deforestation continues at a rapid pace. Degraded lands are often misclassified by various Indonesian ministries—land in a far-off province may be listed as \"wasteland\" by Jakarta, but in reality is blanked by verdant forest that sequesters carbon, houses wildlife, and affords communities with food, water, and other essentials. Granting logging and plantation concessions on these lands can result in conflict and environmental degradation.
Project underway to boost palm oil production
01/01/2011 (IPP Media) - Kilimo Trust, an organisation dedicated to linking farmers in the East African Community (EAC) plans a palm oil production and processing project in Tanzania and Burundi to cater for local soap producers.
Alternative fuels gain momentum
01/01/2011 (Bangkok Post) - Alternative fuel development in Thailand is gathering pace in 2011, as global oil prices are still rising and the country is committed to energy saving and fossil fuel consumption reduction.
Commodities outlook bullish
01/01/2011 (The Star Online) - LOCAL commodities are set to stay bullish at least until the first half of 2011, thanks to the continued strength of major global commodities, particularly gold and crude oil, which have shown few signs of losing steam.
Malaysia December Palm Oil Exports 1.29 Mln Tons -Intertek
31/12/2010 (Dow Jones), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia's palm oil exports in December fell 15% from a month earlier to 1.29 million metric tons, cargo surveyor Intertek Agri Services said Friday.
Oil Palm Dealers Concern Over MPOB New Rule
31/12/2010 (Bernama) - The Malaysia oil Palm Dealers association (MOPDA) has expressed concern over the move by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) to bar dealers from buying and selling oil palm fresh fruit bunches (FFB).
Indonesia sees palm oil output up 5.3 pct in 2011
31/12/2010 (Forex Yard) - Indonesia expects output of key plantation crops, including palm oil and rubber, to increase next year on the back of expanded acreage, improving yields and expected good weather, a senior agriculture official said on Thursday.
Indonesia picks Borneo for forest preservation plan
31/12/2010 (AFP), Jakarta – Indonesia has chosen its Borneo island to conduct a pilot project aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation, as part of a deal with Norway, an official said Thursday.
