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A new business model for palm oil?
Interview of Jonathon Porritt, founder of Forum for the Future. Oil palm doesn't need a boycott but a new business model. Palm oil is the most consumed because it’s used for everything (food, cosmetics…). Palm oil also allowed developing areas in Africa and Asia....
les multinationales de l’huile de palme plus « vertes » que le gouvernement indonésien
Les multinationales de l'huile de palme sont désormais plus « vertes » que le gouvernement indonésien, elles veulent mettre fin à la déforestation, elles gardent une partie de leurs exploitation pour en faire des forêts protégées. Les zones non exploitées par les...
Socfin highly commended: says Parliamentary Committee
Visit of the government on SAC plantation, they thanks SAC of the upgrading of local conditions, fight against Ebola, rehabilitation of schools, water facilities, presence of BGT bank. The detractors of SAC have been very challenged regarding their bad declarations...
Agriculture Minister impressed with work of Socfin
Visit of the agriculture minister and delegation on SAC plantation. The minister has notice the efforts of SAC to develop the local economy, construction of schools, payment of teacher and scholarship, increase food security... The government is very confident about...
Cameroun – Michel Deumaga Noulowe: «La Socapalm ne possède pas les terres»
Mr Nolouwé revient sur l'engagement sociétal de la Socapalm. Pour lire l'article dans son intégralité : http://www.cameroon-info.net/stories/0,67105,@,cameroun-michel-deumaga-noulowe-laquo-la-socapalm-ne-possede-pas-les-terres-raqu.html Source : Cameroon-info,...
Okomu Oil Palm Company: Setting agro-processing investment pace
Okomu is really involved in CSR projects regarding its communities; the company supports 27 communities for an amount of N200 million per year. The first phase of its CSR project was focused on 9 communities around Extension 2; they assist local people with their...
GTB takes banking to Pujehun
The Guaranty Trust Bank GTB has decided to open a cash center on SAC plantation in order to offer to the local population ; which is isolated ; standards banking products and various services. This opening is a part of their corporate social responsibility. Read the...
Huile de palme : s’en débarrasser complètement ? Irréalisable et contre-productif
L'article présente le débat sur la durabilité de l'huile de palme, opposant les critiques de l'association L'Huile de palme : NON ! à la défense par Danielle Morley, de la RSPO (Table ronde pour une huile de palme durable). Il souligne les impacts environnementaux de...
Pujehun Is Not Relaxing Guard against Ebola Virus
M. Cecil Macaulay, responsable de la communication pour la réponse à Ebola dans le district de Pujehun, a annoncé que le district a dépassé 42 jours sans nouveau cas d'Ebola, tout en maintenant des stratégies strictes pour éradiquer complètement la maladie. Depuis le...
Palms of controversies
Scientists have a part to play in the debate over oil palm cultivation which has captured and polarized public opinion, kindled and undoubtedly shaped by the media. How can this palm be viewed as a ‘miracle plant’ by both the agro-food industry in the North and...
Liberia: Salala Rubber Corporation Makes Headways – Empowers Workers Through Wage Increment
Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) plays a significant role in Liberia’s economy and sustainable development. Covering 8,000 hectares in Margibi County, SRC has operated since 1959, contributing to economic stability and employment, even during crises like the Ebola...
La sénatrice française Catherine Procaccia veut sanctionner les publicités qui dénigrent l’huile de palme
Objet de débats en Occident, en raison d’une prétendue nocivité, l’huile de palme reçoit le soutien de Catherine Procaccia, sénatrice du Val-de-Marne, qui dénonce la campagne de dénigrement que subit cette huile. Pour lire l'article dans son intégralité :...