Kumparan, Riau – The SMILE program, initiated by Asian Agri, Apical, and Kao Corporation, has successfully assisted smallholder farmers in enhancing their palm oil productivity and quality. Through intensive mentoring, smallholders like Sutoyo and Ngadimin have gained access to RSPO certification, opening up broader market opportunities and better prices.
Additionally, the program teaches sustainable agricultural practices, benefiting both farmers and the environment. The success of the SMILE program demonstrates that collaboration between large corporations and smallholder farmers can have a significant positive impact on communities and the palm oil industry as a whole.
This article published on Kumparan.
