Yogyakarta — Indonesia’s palm oil industry faces significant challenges in sustaining productivity. Despite rising global demand for vegetable oils, productivity is constrained by ageing plantations, stagnant yields, and increasing pressures from pests and diseases. According to 2025 data from the Directorate General of Estates under the Ministry of Agriculture, Indonesia’s total oil palm plantation area…
JAKARTA, May 21, 2026 – PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro) has been honoured with the prestigious 8th Indonesia CSR Brand Equity Awards 2026, organised by The Iconomics Media, in the Palm Oil category. The award recognises Astra Agro’s comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, which encompass environmental, social, economic, health, climate, and education…
PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk. (Astra Agro) took advantage of the Ramadan season to strengthen ties with members of the press through a joint iftar event in Balikpapan. The event also served as a forum for dialogue between the company and the media to enhance communication and synergy with stakeholders. The event also served as…
PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk. (Astra Agro) was recognized for its sustainable palm oil business practices at the Astra Environment Summit 2025. The company received two awards: “Special Recognition on Carbon Sequestration” and “Special Recognition on Biodiversity Progress” from PT Astra International Tbk (Astra), in acknowledgment of Astra Agro’s consistent sustainability programs and innovations throughout…
JAKARTA – PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk or (Astra Agro) recorded positive performance during 2024 so that it was able to distribute maximum dividends to all shareholders. The oil palm plantation company, which was listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 1997, also reaffirmed its consistency in implementing sustainable governance in running its business in…
