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January 7, 20264:16 PM GMT+8Updated 5 hours ago
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JAKARTA, Jan 7 (Reuters) - President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday said that Indonesia may seize an additional 4 million to 5 million hectares (12 million acres) of palm oil plantations this year.
Last year, his task force, which comprises the military, the police and state prosecutors, took over 4.1 million hectares said to be operating illegally in forest areas, targeting major palm oil companies and smallholder farmers alike.
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"We have controlled, have taken over 4 million hectares of palm oil plantations that have violated the laws. Isn't that right, state attorney?" Prabowo said at a rice harvest ceremony with farmers.
"In 2026 maybe we will seize 4 or 5 million more," he said.
Indonesia, the world's biggest producer of palm oil, has a total of 16.8 million hectares of palm oil plantations.
Launched in early 2025, the military-backed campaign has unnerved the palm oil industry, with analysts predicting that in combination with Indonesia's ambitious biodiesel plans, the seizures could put even more upward pressure on global prices by disrupting production.
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Indonesia may seize another 5 million hectares of palm oil plantations in 2026
By ReutersJanuary 7, 20264:16 PM GMT+8Updated 5 hours ago
General view of palm oil plantation in Siak regency, Riau province, Indonesia, April 26, 2022. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab
JAKARTA, Jan 7 (Reuters) - President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday said that Indonesia may seize an additional 4 million to 5 million hectares (12 million acres) of palm oil plantations this year.
Last year, his task force, which comprises the military, the police and state prosecutors, took over 4.1 million hectares said to be operating illegally in forest areas, targeting major palm oil companies and smallholder farmers alike.
The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here.
This is Inside ETFs, and we're looking at trends for the year ahead.
"We have controlled, have taken over 4 million hectares of palm oil plantations that have violated the laws. Isn't that right, state attorney?" Prabowo said at a rice harvest ceremony with farmers.
"In 2026 maybe we will seize 4 or 5 million more," he said.
Indonesia, the world's biggest producer of palm oil, has a total of 16.8 million hectares of palm oil plantations.
Launched in early 2025, the military-backed campaign has unnerved the palm oil industry, with analysts predicting that in combination with Indonesia's ambitious biodiesel plans, the seizures could put even more upward pressure on global prices by disrupting production.
