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MPOB Monthly Report Imminent: Malaysia's Palm Oil Stockpiles May Surge Past 2.6 Million Tonnes as Strong El Niño Fuels Distant-Month Supply Cut Expectations
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
CPO futures end mostly higher on soybean oil gains
What does slowing economy mean for rainforest conservation?
26/02/2009 (Mongabay) - Plunging commodity prices may offer a reprieve for the world\'s beleaguered tropical forests.
Indonesian NGO backs villagers in fight against palm oil
29/01/2009 (AFP), Pangkalan Bun — Deep in the forests of Indonesian Borneo, a small environmental group is using education and common sense to arm villagers against the devastating onslaught of palm plantations.
Paser oil palm farmers rally for price cuts
29/01/2009 (The Jakarta Post) - At least 500 farmers in Paser Regency, East Kalimantan, rallied in front of the Paser Regency administration building Wednesday, calling for reductions in the prices of crude palm oil and fertilizer to allow them to compete with large industries.
CPO producers see `good\' prices
29/01/2009 (The Jakarta Post) - Producers of crude palm oil (CPO) expect prices to reach as high as US$600 per ton this year, betting on higher domestic sales which would help avoid oversupply in global markets, thus stabilizing the prices.
Time to give jatropha a serious thought
29/01/2009 (The Star Online) - JATROPHA, previously a neglected oilseed crop, has become the latest rage among global alternative energy corporations, given its tremendous potential as a viable and “cheapest†feedstock for biodiesel production.
RI`s CPO production in 2009 estimated at 20 million tons
29/01/2009 (ANTARA News), Jakarta - Indonesia`s crude palm oil production in 2009 is estimated to total 20 million tons, of which 4.5 million to 5 million tons will be consumed at home and the rest exported, a CPO businessman said.
Indonesia to host int\'l palm oil conference
28/01/2009 (Xinhua), Jakarta - Indonesia, the world's largest palm oil producer, is to hold international palm oil conference here on May 27 to 29, the committee of the conference said on Wednesday.
A round-up of the latest health news: Palm oil could reduce stroke risk and why sugar and a dummy calm a stressed baby
27/01/2009 (Mail Online) - Here we reveal the best of the rest health news stories from around the world. This week how palm oil could be used to protect the body from cell damage, and why sweet drinks help reduce stress in babies when they are immunised.
EGoM rules out changes in duty on edible oils before elections
27/01/2009 (The Economic Times), New Delhi - The government is not inclined to impose a Customs duty on crude palm oil, the world’s cheapest source of fat, before elections as that would make it more expensive for consumers.
