Strengthening Student Competence, Plantation Product Technology Study Program Holds Public Lecture on Oil Palm Postharvest Processing

Ketapang, 11 November 2025 – The Plantation Product Technology Study Program of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) once again organized an academic event aimed at expanding student knowledge and competence through a Public Lecture held on 11 November 2025. The event took place in the Rectorate Hall on the 2nd floor and was attended by students, lecturers, and invited guests from the campus community.

This year's public lecture carried the theme “Postharvest Processing of Oil Palm Commodities in the Era of Sustainable Industry.” This theme was selected to respond to industrial demands that increasingly emphasize innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in processing plantation products, particularly oil palm, which remains one of Indonesia's strategic commodities.

In the presentation, the speaker explained how postharvest processing technology has undergone a significant transformation alongside the advancements of Industry 4.0. Key aspects such as quality standards, adoption of eco-friendly technologies, waste reduction, and value-added strategies were the focus of the discussion. In addition, participants received insights into best practices in oil palm processing aligned with sustainability principles and global market demands.

Through this event, students were encouraged to understand the vital role of plantation experts in navigating ever-changing industry dynamics. It is hoped that the insights gained will equip students to contribute meaningfully to improving the quality of the plantation sector and the development of Agroindustry in the future.

The event proceeded interactively, highlighted by an enthusiastic question-and-answer and discussion session from the students. This initiative further reinforces the commitment of the Plantation Product Technology Study Program to producing graduates who are competent, adaptable, and ready to face the increasingly competitive challenges of the industry.

With the staging of this public lecture, Politeknik Negeri Ketapang reaffirms its role as an educational institution supporting the development of quality human resources, particularly in sustainable plantation and crop processing. (Finn)