Systemic imbalances leave West African oil palm farmers struggling despite crucial role in production – Report

Systemic imbalances leave West African oil palm farmers struggling despite crucial role in production – Report

A new report, Palm Oil Barometer 2025: Procurement for Prosperity, is calling for a major overhaul in global palm oil procurement practices to ensure fairer value distribution for smallholder farmers in West Africa. The report, developed by Solidaridad and endorsed by smallholder representatives and industry experts, highlights systemic imbalances that leave farmers struggling despite their crucial role in production. Smallholders bear the brunt…

The Man Who Recognized and Capitalized on the Future Boom of Oil Palm

Transforming Edo State: Bold Strategies in the Oil Palm Sector The recent surge in demand for oil palm has catalyzed a significant boom in production, positioning Edo State as a key hub in Nigeria’s agricultural landscape. In a challenging economic climate, where various sectors struggle, the industrial crop of oil palm has emerged as a crucial driver for economic growth. With declining crude oil production and challenges in subsistence farming …

Butter without palm oil, cookies without palm oil or soap without palm oil. The consumer gets the idea that they have to avoid palm oil. Wrongly, according to the Palm Oil Barometer 2025.

Report calls for fairer palm oil value chains in West Africa  - Ghana Business News

A new report, Palm Oil Barometer 2025: Procurement for Prosperity has called for a fundamental shift in global palm oil procurement practices.  The report emphasized the need for equitable value distribution to support smallholder farmers in West Africa.   It said oil palm remained a vital crop for food security, a source of income for millions, especially smallholder farmers across West Africa, and has the potential to help farming families eme…