Indonesia Seizes 4.1 Million Hectares of Illegal Palm Oil Plantations
Indonesia's military-backed task force seized 4.1 million hectares of illegal palm oil plantations in 2025. President Prabowo plans further seizures in 2026, potentially affecting global palm oil prices.
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In a sweeping enforcement action, Indonesia's military-backed task force seized 4.1 million hectares of palm oil plantations in 2025, targeting operations found to be illegally encroaching on forest areas. This decisive move, announced by President Prabowo Subianto prabowo subianto, marks a significant regulatory shift in the world's largest palm oil-producing nation, potentially affecting up to 30% of its total plantation area.
