Sustainability and Competitiveness of Plantation Industry
The Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) plays a strategic role in supporting the development of Indonesia’s plantation sector, particularly in enhancing productivity, sustainability, and the welfare of farmers. One of BPDP’s key initiatives is the Plantation Fund Collection Program, which aims to support the growth of the plantation industry through a transparent and sustainable funding system
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Funding Collection Program Objectives
This program is designed to:
- Support Plantation Rejuvenation – Ensure that unproductive plantations are rejuvenated with superior seedlings.
- Increase Productivity and Competitiveness – Provide support to farmers and industry players to produce high-quality products that are competitive in the global market.
- Strengthen Research and Innovation – Fund research and technological development to enhance efficiency and sustainability in the plantation industry.
- Support Downstream Development of Plantation Products – Encourage the processing of plantation products into high-value-added goods to boost the national economy.
- Help Maintain Price Stability – Ensure market balance and support government policies in maintaining the stability of plantation commodity prices.
Sources of Funding Collection
The funds collected by BPDP come from:
- Palm Oil Plantation Fund (Levysawit.kemenkeu.go.id) – Funds collected from the export of palm oil and its derivatives to support the sustainability of the palm oil industry.
Impact of the Funding Collection Program
- Improve farmers' welfare through access to financing for plantation rejuvenation
- Drive national economic growth through a competitive plantation industry
- Ensure environmental sustainability through eco-friendly plantation practices
- Reduce dependence on fossil fuels by developing plantation-based bioenergy
BPDP remains committed to managing funds transparently and accountably to support a sustainable plantation industry while providing benefits for farmers, industry players, and society as a whole.