Indonesia’s smallholder farmers are significant players in the national palm oil industry, managing 41 percent of the country’s oil palm plantations, according to data from the Palm Oil Plantation Fund (BPDP). This demonstrates the crucial role these independent farmers play in overall production. The BPDP highlights the importance of supporting smallholders for sustainable palm oil development. This data challenges perceptions of the industry being solely dominated by large corporations. Strengthening the capacity of these small-scale producers is vital, according to officials. Further details regarding production volume and specific support programs for smallholders were not immediately available but are expected to be released by the BPDP. The findings underline the need for inclusive policies within Indonesia's vital palm oil sector.