Indonesia, World's Largest Palm Oil Producer, Imports Seeds from Africa, Smallholders Hit Hardest
Indonesia, the world's largest palm oil producer, has imported palm oil seeds from Tanzania, Africa. While the government cites genetic diversity and productivity enhancement, smallholder farmers express skepticism, fearing impacts on local seed prices and risks from unproven varieties.
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