• How to improve the sustainability of palm oil production?
  • The global demand for palm oil will continue to rise, owing to the growing population and economy. Presently, tremendous efforts have been devoted to improving the sustainability of palm oil production. One strategy is to improve the oil extraction rate (OER) during the milling process.
  • How can Malaysia improve the upstream productivity of palm oil?
  • Given the regulatory restriction and limited land for new plantation, the Malaysian government, through the Economic Transformation Programme, has outlined a plan in 2010 to improve the upstream productivity of the palm oil industry. One of the targets is to achieve an OER of 23% by the year 2020.
  • Is palm oil trade generating jobs in low-income countries?
  • Palm oil trade is generating jobs in these low-income countries and contributing to education and health through schools and hospitals as recorded in this study. Palm oil demand is projected to increase substantially in the future (Vijay et al., 2016) with no shortage of markets.
  • How does palm oil affect global trade?
  • In terms of global trade, palm oils from commercial plantations are by far the most important contributors. In some cases, the larger plantation companies also own or control many key downstream elements in palm oil supply chains.
  • Why is palm oil a sustainable commodity?
  • In addition, palm oil is the most sustainable commodity in meeting the world¡¯s need for vegetable oils while contributing to state coffers, meeting equitable development goals, alleviating poverty and meeting nutritional needs of many communities which is important in achieving SDG 2 (food security), 3 and 8.
  • What is a sustainable palm oil strategy?
  • Supporting improvements in production standards by boosting understanding among consumers of palm oil is therefore an important component of forging a sustainable palm oil strategy. Awareness of the environmental impacts of non-sustainably produced palm oil varies from country to country, and community to community.