
Tag: Farmers
Supporting villages to protect forests
dalam Blogs, Communities / Oleh GAR / 122 views / Posted: October 30, 2019
As a responsible producer, GAR wants to ensure that forests and neighbouring villages are well taken care of wherever we operate. This can be tricky sometimes when the villages rely on clearing areas of the … Continue reading “Supporting villages to protect forests”
Reigniting community interest in farming
dalam Blogs, Communities / Oleh Beni Wijaya / 229 views / Posted: June 25, 2019
We live in a digital era – where computers and gadgets are a big part of our daily lives. Children are exposed to technology from a young age, and that shapes their perception of the … Continue reading “Reigniting community interest in farming”
Out of the office, into the field
dalam Blogs, People / Oleh Lucas Ho / 492 views / Posted: February 20, 2019
Growing up in a city like Singapore and having no exposure to the agricultural industry previously, I had never imagined the growing of oil palm trees and the harvesting of its fruits to be a … Continue reading “Out of the office, into the field”
Palm oil’s role in feeding the world
dalam Blogs, Food & Health / Oleh GAR / 1,629 views / Posted: September 18, 2018
Food security is a pressing global issue, with the Food and Agriculture Organisation reporting that over 815 million people are chronically undernourished. Palm oil, as an SDG commodity, plays a huge role in feeding the … Continue reading “Palm oil’s role in feeding the world”
A glimpse inside the palm oil industry: What I learnt from working at GAR
dalam Blogs, People, Smallholders / Oleh Chenyan Shou / 860 views / Posted: July 24, 2018
“NGOs often criticise us but when asked for clarification, often they refuse to give us data. If NGOs were to make the allegations, we hope they can come with the facts, talk to us and … Continue reading “A glimpse inside the palm oil industry: What I learnt from working at GAR”
RBF 2018: Helping smallholders in order to achieve zero hunger SDG
dalam Blogs, Smallholders, Supply Chain / Oleh GAR / 360 views / Posted: May 2, 2018
This speech was first presented by Franky Widjaja, Chairman and CEO, Golden Agri-Resources, at RBF 2018 in Jakarta, on 27 March 2018 and has been modified slightly to fit the blog. The theme of Responsible … Continue reading “RBF 2018: Helping smallholders in order to achieve zero hunger SDG”
Beyond Traceability to the Plantation: A Responsible Palm Oil Supply Chain
dalam Blogs, Communities, Environment, Smallholders, Supply Chain / Oleh Lim Shu Ling / 1,065 views / Posted: March 6, 2018
In today’s interconnected world, companies are judged not just on their performance but are expected to bear responsibility for their supply chain. It is not enough for a company to show that it is operating … Continue reading “Beyond Traceability to the Plantation: A Responsible Palm Oil Supply Chain”
Video: Importance of biotechnology in agriculture
dalam Blogs, R&D and technology / Oleh GAR / 1,082 views / Posted: November 21, 2017
In conjunction with World Science Day, we explore the significance of Research and Development (R&D) and biotechnology in agribusiness, and especially in palm oil. We speak with Tony Liwang, Head of Plant Production and Biotechnology … Continue reading “Video: Importance of biotechnology in agriculture”
Can the RSPO P&C Review make certification more accessible for smallholders?
dalam Blogs, Environment, Smallholders, Supply Chain / Oleh Richard Kan / 449 views / Posted: November 10, 2017
Tackling smallholder issues is central to the sustainable transformation of the palm oil industry. Palm oil production is a key livelihood for 2.5 million farmers and their communities. The industry as a whole provides direct … Continue reading “Can the RSPO P&C Review make certification more accessible for smallholders?”