Exports from top producers Indonesia, Malaysia could fall 20% by 2030 Supply outlook for small farms falls short of official estimates Smallholders avoid replanting due to costs, income loss Palm oil ...

Palm oil derives from the fruit of the oil palm tree. Its high fat content has led to concerns that it may raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, ...

Monoculture palm oil production has come at the cost of rainforest habitat, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia. Researchers are conducting experimental trials in Malaysian Borneo to see if native ...

While the palm oil industry has evolved significantly in recent decades, public skepticism remains, with research finding that many consumers still prefer products labeled ‘free from palm oil’ over ...

Ganoderma spreads in Malaysia, affecting newly replanted areas Fungal infection could reduce palm oil yields significantly Palm board says 13.7% of surveyed Malaysian palm areas infected KUALA LUMPUR, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. A legendary “walking” tree has captivated rainforest ...

Brazil Palm Tree The Talipot palm trees, native to India and Sri Lanka, is in bloom for the first and only time in its life, in Aterro do Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro ...

PONTIAN, Malaysia (Reuters) -Malaysian farmer Suratmen Mosman faces a dilemma that threatens to sap supply from the world's top palm oil exporters and drive up prices of the vegetable oil essential to ...