Malaysia oil palm planters focusing to boost yield, cut cost

Moves to weather weak prices tracking sluggish global demand, hefty inventory

20190306 MALAYSIA-ECONOMY/OUTPUT

Crude palm oil prices have fallen sharply over the past two years, worsened by sluggish demand. © Reuters

KUALA LUMPUR (Nikkei Markets) -- Malaysian palm planters are focusing to boost yields and cut costs to ride out feeble crude palm oil prices that are expected to remain subdued through several months ahead.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.