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Malaysian small farmers, also known as smallholders, can now be independently certified under the RSPO Certification System. Wild Asia, together with our partners, have worked to get the first Malaysian group certified. The groups certificate was officially released on 6th September 2013. Date: 2013 Location: Malaysia
5-day training course is designed for auditors wishing to carry out auditing for the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) producer standard, for company staff in charge of meeting RSPO requirements, and any interested stakeholders (e.g. NGOs, government officials) wanting to learn about RSPO standards and systems. The course includes lectures, workshops, a practical auditRead More
Sustainable palm oil production is not just a concern amongst multinational companies but extends to small plantation businesses (5,000-10,000ha) and smallholders (less than 50ha) as well. At present, there is a lack of working models to assist smaller businesses in understanding and implementing RSPO criteria for their plantations. With that in mind, Wild Asia isRead More
Smallholders are an important part of the palm oil supply chain. Although many receive support from government schemes and/or local CPO mills, there are large numbers of independent smallholders that remain largely unsupported. As the palm oil industry works to become more sustainable, these independent smallholders can be left behind.. The Wild Asia Group Scheme (WAGS) aimsRead More