smallholder farmers are key to making the palm oil in Nepal

The core of our work focuses on improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, in balance with nature. Oil palm is grown by millions of smallholder farmers across the tropics. They play a

Smallholders are the backbone of the palm oil industry, accounting for about 30% 40% of global production. These dedicated farmers play a crucial role in rural

Small-scale farmers are key to sustainable palm oil, but without support to meet rising standards, they risk exclusion from global supply chains.

Purpose of This Report This report provides an assessment of the private sector’s efforts to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers engaged in oil palm production. Palm oil is the

Explore the social impacts of palm oil production on smallholder farmers. Learn about the challenges they face, their livelihoods, and efforts to promote

Introduction Palm oil is produced in the humid and sub-humid tropics. It is a commod-ity that causes controversy due to its impacts on smallholder livelihoods, local communities,

Smallholder farmers are the backbone of the sustainable palm oil industry, contributing to production and the socio-economic development of rural

Therefore, in this study, we aim to investigate the role of smallholder oil palm growers in ensuring palm oil production in a changing

The contribution of smallholder farmers is essential to sustainable oil palm plantation practices within the supply chain. The smallholder farmers

Various factors impact the social wellbeing of oil palm smallholder farmers, including limited access to resources and technology, lack of capital, fluctuating oil palm

Discover how smallholder palm oil farmers in Malaysia and Indonesia positively shape economies and embrace sustainable practices for a greener future.

Palm oil smallholders play an increasing role in deforestation and peat degradation. To make sustainable palm oil a reality, an industry is searching for ways to steer these farmers towards more responsible practices.

The contribution of smallholder farmers is essential to sustainable oil palm plantation practices within the supply chain. The smallholder farmers contributed a significant role as a source of fruit supply for Astra Agro’s palm

Key to making the production more sustainable is the partnership between the public and private sector to support small holder farmers which form the backbone of the industry. There are

Key messagesSmallholder farmers require significant financing to establish, maintain and replant their oil palm plantations, in order to both increase productivity and improve the quality of the fresh fruit bunches (FFB)

In an era of growing environmental, socioeconomic, and market uncertainties, understanding the adaptive strategies of smallholder farmers is paramount for sustainable

Palm oil and palm-derived products are everywhere. Why? Because it’s the world’s least expensive vegetable oil. It’s also incredibly versatile. But palm oil’s reach extends far beyond products and uses and has consequences for the

Supporting Malaysia's smallholder farmers with technology and policy can ensure a sustainable palm oil industry.

Smallholder farmers in the palm oil industry encounter a range of challenges that impede their ability to contribute effectively to a sustainable value chain.

While smallholder palm oil farmers risk living in poverty, the US$282billion palm oil industry creates huge profits for companies. The pivotal role of smallholders in the palm oil sector, currently contributing to around 30