More Indonesian Smallholder Palm Oil Farmers Achieve RSPO Certification
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The number of Indonesian independent palm oil farmers certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has steadily increased over the past decade.
In 2015, only 810 farmers held this certification. By 2024, this number had surged approximately 40-fold to 34,403 individuals.
RSPO is a globally recognized palm oil plantation certification system based on sustainable principles.
"RSPO certification helps farmers increase yields, gain exposure to international markets, improve their livelihoods, and reduce the risk of land conversion," according to the RSPO website. "Certification is a symbol of credibility and proof of sustainable practices in operations," it continues.
The RSPO certification for independent smallholders (ISH) is intended for farmers who work independently, are not tied to a specific mill, and have a maximum palm oil production area of 50 hectares per person.
To obtain this certification, farmers must implement a number of sustainability standards—such as not employing children under the age of 18, environmentally friendly plantation management, and so on—and then undergo an annual verification and audit process.
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