Mother’s Day, celebrated annually on December 22nd, serves as a national occasion to honor the significant role and enduring contributions of Indonesian women throughout the nation’s history. This day is not only a celebration of love but also a reflection on the struggles and achievements of women in Indonesia. Mother’s Day was established to commemorate…
In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, education continues to serve as a foundation for future progress. PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro), through its subsidiary in Pasangkayu Regency, West Sulawesi, aims to foster student development by organizing the Celebes Education Festival (CEF) 2025. This educational exhibition seeks to identify and nurture hidden…
On a bright Saturday morning, the sports arena hall on the palm oil plantation was filled with women and children. The hall, typically used for exercise, hosted the Pink Talk program, an initiative of the Lovepink Indonesia Foundation aimed at promoting breast cancer prevention and early detection. Astra Agro invited representatives from villages within a…
PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk. (Astra Agro) has reaffirmed its commitment to managing High Conservation Value (HCV) areas, biodiversity, and natural ecosystems by conducting Biodiversity and Ecosystem Sustainability training at PT Sukses Tani Nusasubur (STN) in partnership with the Center for Transdisciplinary and Sustainability Sciences (CTSS) of IPB University. “The company demonstrated exceptional commitment to…
The Lirik Police Station, in partnership with PT Tunggal Perkasa Plantations (TPP), a subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk, organized a tree planting and outreach event at Tunggal Lestari Private Junior High School (SMPS) on Thursday. The event supported the Riau Police Chief’s green policing program and commemorated National Tree Day, an annual observance…
Amid daily plantation activities, there are spaces where employees and families of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro) come together and share benefits with surrounding communities. These spaces nurture communities that grow through shared values, compassion, and sustainable self-reliance. Paguyuban Kencana Lestari At PT Gunung Sejahtera Putri Perdana (GSPP) in Central Kalimantan, the Kencana…
At Anjong Mon Mata, PT Perkebunan Lembah Bhakti (PLB) was announced as the recipient of the Citra Karsa Awards 2025. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to fostering strong relationships with the media and the community in Aceh Singkil. As a subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro), PT PLB recognizes that business…
PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro) reaffirms its commitment to sustainable palm oil production. The company advances this strategy through innovation, inclusivity, and technology. “At Astra Agro Lestari, we are building an inclusive, technology-based, and environmentally friendly agricultural model. A model that can ensure future food security through a combination of innovation, partnerships, and…
Fayaz grew up in a modest home with a hardworking family. He was known for his genuine smile, bright eyes, and endless curiosity. In his small classroom, he learned, dreamed, and eventually reached the national stage. Few expected the youngest of six children to win a gold medal at the National English Olympics. Fayaz became…
Amid growing global concern over the environmental crisis, particularly plastic pollution, the subsidiaries of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk. (Astra Agro) in Kalimantan demonstrate that solutions can emerge from simple places, such as schoolyards, used bottles, and the eager hands of students. Inspiring initiatives are emerging from various regions in Kalimantan, all sharing a common…
Behind the green expanse of palm oil plantations, a deadly threat lurks from beneath the ground. It’s not a pest that damages the leaves or extreme weather that hinders pollination, but rather the fungus Ganoderma Boninense. Secretly, the fungus attacked the roots, spread to the trunk, and hollowed out the palm tree from the inside…
Pasangkayu is the northernmost district in West Sulawesi province, directly bordering the Makassar Strait. This coastal area is known for its stunning beaches. Pasangkayu Regency was established in 2003 when it split from Mamuju Regency. Before its formation, this region was known as North Mamuju Regency. At that time, Mamuju was a remote area with…
Amidst the vast green expanse of the oil palm plantation, life thrives, not only for the plants but also for millions of people who place their hopes there. The synergy between nature and the living beings within it has fostered a sustainable and interconnected ecosystem. Oil palm, like any other plant, absorbs carbon dioxide and…
Every day, Liliana, the 38 years old housewive, walks for about 45 minutes through dense thickets and up and down steep roads to fetch clean water from a spring on the Lariang River in Towiora Village, Donggala Regency, West Sulawesi. Countless times a day, she and other members of the Kaili Tado tribe make multiple…
Amidst the green hills and blue sea stretching to the horizon, North Morowali holds simple yet meaningful stories. PT Agro Nusa Abadi (ANA) has made a significant impact over the years, not merely as a business but as an essential part of the community’s life. Through social responsibility programs, the company addresses the genuine needs…
Astra Agro: Empowering Sustainable Business for the Future Generation of Indonesia and Championing Food Security As we approach the year 2045, a significant moment awaits Indonesia: a century of independence! The Golden Generation of 2045 will commemorate this historic milestone, and achieving food self-sufficiency is a vital foundation for this vision. The government’s reaffirmed commitment…
In a small village in the interior of Central Sulawesi, surrounded by vast stretches of palm oil plantations, a girl named Novita Sari often harvests oyster mushrooms from hundreds of baglogs. A baglog refers to the plastic containers, made from heat-resistant polypropylene, in which the mushrooms grow. The cylindrical bags are neatly arranged in a…
Fatur Rachman Hidayat is the young man behind the formation of the Inisiasi Muda organization in a rural village near one of Astra Agro’s business entities, PT Letawa, located in Pasangkayu Regency, West Sulawesi. While his peers were focused on personal development, Fatur thought outside the box and started this non-profit organization on his own…
In 2022, three subsidiaries of Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro)—namely, PT Lestari Tani Teladan (LTT), PT Mamuang, and PT Agro Nusa Abadi (ANA)—were the subject of complaints filed by Friends of the Earth (FoE) US and Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia (Walhi). These complaints pertained to allegations of land grabbing and the criminalization of farmers,…
Riparian ecosystems or riverbanks are habitats for various types of plants and animals, which play an important role in maintaining biodiversity. This boundary line also has vital ecological functions, such as maintaining water quality, preventing erosion, and reducing flood impacts.Because riverbanks are very important for the sustainability of the ecosystems living within them, Astra Agro…
