Implementing health procedure, activities in palm oil industry in Indonesia\'s Jambi province during COVID-19 outbreak remain operational, including replanting oil palm trees.

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) has set up Biodiesel Market Price Index (MPI) for May 2020 at Rp8,494 per liter, higher Rp475 from April 2020 at Rp8,019.

VIROLOGISTS and public health experts generally agree that immunity is key for personal protection against COVID-19. People are suggested to consume specific kind of foods that are sources of vitamins that can boost immune system.

Oil palm farmers in Indonesia are facing challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic but are continuing to work and try to keep production close to normal. So far, farmers still have income as their business partners stay open and price of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) remain higher in Ramadan month.

Indonesian government has set out an oil palm trees replanting program in an effort to boost productivity.

Indonesian biofuel producers have shown support for their communities during COVID-19 crisis, by donating meal packages to those in need. Indonesian Biofuel Producers Association (Aprobi) in collaboration with Polda Metro Jaya (Jakarta Metro Police Headquarters) will distribute meal packages during Ramadan month.

A Glimmer of Hope from Dead Oil Palm Trees Some people may be unaware that dead oil palm trees offer a branch of hope. Dead trees that are commonly considered useless may bring economic benefits if they are treated in particular manner.

Indonesian palm oil industry continues production during COVID-19 outbreak to ensure the needs of palm oil products for domestic and export market are met during this time.

Palm oil products are predicted to attract vegetable oil market amid economic turnmoil due to COVID-19 pandemic, considering that people tend to buy cheaper products.