Sustainable Palm Oil Plantation explored at 1st Palm Oil Africa Summit

Sustainability is a major priority in the palm oil industry, and many conglomerates have taken the 'green' initiative, with a commitment to achieve RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) certification. This involves maintaining best practices at every step of the process, right from soil fertility to occupational training, as well as responsible environment management and reduction of carbon footprint among many other objectives.

So we're thrilled to announce that on 05-06 September in Accra, distinguished experts will convene at Palm Oil Africa, and share their invaluable expertise on the development of large scale plantations in Africa, analyze the environmental impact of palm oil projects in the region, and explore sustainable ways to boost yield.

Be present in Accra to gain insight from top experts on various aspects of sustainable palm oil development in Africa:

• Developing Large Scale Sustainable Palm Oil Plantations in Gabon
  - Resource/capacity building in Gabon for large scale planting - technical expertise, plantation material inputs, plantation culture adaption, language barrier etc
  - RSPO accreditation
  - Implementation of BMP in large scale planting
  - Training & Development - localization of staffing
  - Sourcing of right planting materials - both quality and availability
  - Challenges of costing
  - Infrastructure development within plantation
  - Introduction of mechanization from land development to planting to harvesting
  Mr. Supramaniam R. Ramasamy, Global Head of Plantation
  Olam International Ltd

• Liberia - Sustainable Oil Palm Development - An Operator's Perspective
  - Dealing with Land Laws - leasehold / freehold; types of tenure, Indigenous Peoples' Rights(IPR) & community issues
  Mr. Henri Harmon, AVP - Government Affairs,
  Golden Veroleum

• Environmental & Social Impact Assessment for Palm Oil Projects in Africa
  Mr. Marc Hardy, Principal Environmental Consultant
  Coastal & Environmental Services

• Precision Farming and Nutrient Management to Assist Investors & Plantations to Reduce Input Costs and Increase Yield in a Sustainable Way
  Mr. Cobus Burger, Managing Director
  SGS South Africa

Hear from these renowned experts and many more at PalmOil Africa opening soon this September! This summit is held consecutively with RubberPlant Africa on 04-05 September, bringing you an all-encompassing overview of the palm oil and rubber industry in Africa.

Don't hesitate. REGISTER your team NOW, before all seats are taken!

See you in Accra!

Should you have any enquiries, simply send me a reply to this message.

Best Regards,
Hafizah Adam (Ms.), Palm Oil Africa Summit Team
CMT - Centre for Management Technology
DID: +65 6346 9218 | Fax: +65 6345 5928
E: hafizah@cmtsp.com.sg
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