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Sustainability and future of palm oil
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New Straits Times
02-28-2008
Sustainability and future of palm oil
Byline: Dr Ahmad Ibrahim
Edition: Main/Lifestyle
Section: Main Section
THE bullish mood in the palm oil industry has seen palm oil prices soaring to historic heights. But there are questions about its sustainability, writes AHMAD IBRAHIM.
Palm oil is riding high. The bullish mood is expected to prevail in the coming months. Prices have hit historic highs and show no sign o...
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