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How Indonesia Boosted Palm Oil Productivity Without Deforestation
Indonesia is the world's largest producer of palm oil, but the industry has long been associated with deforestation and low yields on smallholder farms. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a government-led replanting program, combined with better agricultural practices and satellite monitoring, has boosted productivity per hectare by over 30% since 2020. They dive into the specifics of the Indonesia Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification, the role of the Palm Oil Fund, and how smallholders — who manage 40% of the land — are being trained to use precision agriculture…
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