The Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) collaborated with the Directorate General of Plantations of the Ministry of Agriculture to hold an Oil Palm Plantation Human Resources Development Programme (HR PKS) in Pekan Baru, Riau. The programme's objective is to enhance the knowledge, skills, professionalism, independence and competitiveness of planters. Moving forward, independent farmers could be integrated into larger, stronger institutions. Through educational programmes focused on leadership and communication skills, farmers will be equipped with the tools they need to enhance their productivity and efficiency. PT Daya Guna Lestari (DGL), as the 2025 training's implementing partner, is organising HR-PKS training for the third time. The programme is offered in 12 classes across three provinces, including Riau, North Kalimantan and South Sumatra. It is considered that effective leadership and communication skills can enhance productivity, efficiency, and the quality of human resources among farmers, farmer groups, cooperatives, and associated institutions.

The training took place in Pekanbaru with 178 participants from Rokan Hilir, Rokan Hulu, Bengkalis, and Kuantan Singingi districts in Riau Province. The training programme commenced in six batches. From 13-16 May 2025, training was scheduled for batch 1, batch 2, and batch 3. Meanwhile, on 19-22 May 2025, the training was scheduled for batch 4, batch 5, and batch 6. The training programme comprehensively covered a range of materials, including leadership theory, management fundamentals, problem-solving techniques, teamwork-building strategies, effective communication skills, motivational techniques, and the effective leadership of teams.

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