Research and Development conducted by the Company is divided into four pillar of activities. Research in plant breeding, soil fertility (agronomic aspect), research in pests and plant diseases and development of the supporting laboratory. The objective of these research and development activities is, among others, productivity improvement, producing higher added-value of palm oil products and derivative products, reducing production cost, reducing the chances for economic losses incurred due to pests and plant diseases and providing laboratory analysis services. The Company will also produce seed to meet the needs for superior seeds that will support the productivity improvement.P48