2nd Palm Oil Summit to Provide Key Insights on Sustainable Yields as the Way Forward for Plantation Owners

Date:2010/11/3

Sustainability is the buzzword in both Europe and Asia, notably since as the European Union places pressure on Indonesian palm oil plantations to meet sustainability standards. For industry players it is more crucial than ever now to align their yield practices to not just fulfill guidelines but maximize returns.

Indonesia, the world’s major palm oil player, is in urgent need to find new ways to improve yields in order to continue meeting supply demands. Coupled with a government ban on expansions to peat land, their future growth options are now limited to utilizing degraded land or increase in current yields.

Furthermore, as many global importers insist on buying products only from certified sustainable sources, palm oil plantation owners must ensure complete understanding of the certification process, its criteria, as well as how to qualify for one.

The above are just some of the key issues that the 2nd Palm Oil Summit aims to address during an upcoming 1.5 day event on the 9 & 10 of December in Bali, Indonesia. Put together with the support of authoritative industry experts, the presentations will address issues related to theme on “Achieving Sustainability through Optimizing Yield Performance”.

Main highlight at the summit will certainly be sessions led by David Ogg, a representative from the Control Union Group. Mr. Ogg is slated to provide a clear breakdown on the fundamentals of the RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) audit and certification process for all units in the supply chain, including from the plantation right through to the end user. He will also give first-hand updates on the latest developments in ISCC certification (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification), which awards worldwide recognition to qualifying palm oil producers.

Delegates will also benefit from focused sessions on land selection and productivity management, including the sessions by major industry figures like Dr. Thomas Fairhurst, Director, Tropical Crop Consultants Ltd, who is sharing his experiences on yield improvement in oil palm planted on degraded land in Indonesia, as well as Dr. Peter Lim, General Manager – R&D, PT TH Indo Plantations on best agro-management practices for oil palm planted on peat land.

The 2nd Palm Oil Summit has already confirmed the attendance of many major palm oil plantation companies, making the venue the prime choice for palm oil stakeholders to reach out to their target market. Others, like Indupalma has even signed up to take advantage of exclusive exhibition opportunities to increase their visibility. Limited exhibition slots are still available for those interested to consider sponsorship opportunities or showcasing their expertise at this event.

For queries on participating as a delegate, exhibitor and/or sponsor, or for media partnerships, please contact Ms. Reema Patnaik at +65 6346 9144 for further assistance or visit the official 2nd Palm Oil Summit event page.