Bisnis Indonesia, 19 July 2018
The government believes that contribution from palm oil research institutes is very important to counter the ongoing negative campaign against palm oil. Economic Affairs Coordinating Ministry Agriculture and Food Coordination Deputy Musdhalifah Machmud said in a statement on Wednesday (July 18) that the government highly appreciates the contribution of research institutes, including the Indonesian Oil Palm Research Institute (IOPRI), in fighting against the black campaign on palm oil industry. Research institutes also play an important role in sustainable palm oil management and development in Indonesia, she said.