Musim Mas announced the release of four new oil palm varieties with potential yields of over 10 tons of total oil/hectare, which are nearly three times higher than the industry average of 3.25 tons of CPO/hectare. A result of 11 years of non-GMO genetic research, the new seed varieties can potentially yield fruiting palms within 25 months in contrast to the industry average of 30 months.
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The Musim Mas Group scored 8.7 out of 10 in Global Child Forum's Benchmark, the State of Children's Rights and Business 2023, placing the group as a leader in the forum's ranking. With this score, the group ranks No. 2 in the list for the Food, Beverage and Personal Care sector, Agricultural Products industry. Musim Mas' score exceeds the average score of 4.9.
Palm oil and its derivatives have become essential commodities and a major contributor to Indonesia's exports. However, the sector has been in the spotlight due to concerns over the risks of deforestation, forest degradation, and loss of biodiversity.