Case Study
Palm oil - Riau, Sumatra, Indonesia
Model: Farmer organization as Implementing Entity. Key stakeholders: SNV – SHARP Regional Focal Point. Single farmer organisation formed by independent smallholders. Local RSPO certified palm oil mill – preferred buyer. Local social NGO. International environmental NGO. Local government. No. of participating SHs: 139 Priority risks: Irregular land tenure situation for most farmers. Proximity to National Park risk to HCVs. Priority farmer needs: To meet expectations of RSPO certified mill on deforestation/HVC risk, legality and quality. To improve of agriculture practices in order to increase yield and quality of oil palm fruit. To strengthen farmer organisation. Change realised: Obtaining business licence to operate legally. Steps towards RSPO certification. Improvements in