high oil yield low sunflower oil mill in zimbabwe

   
high oil yield low sunflower oil mill in zimbabwe
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • high oil yield low sunflower oil mill in zimbabwe
  • Is sunflower a good crop in Zimbabwe?
  • Zimbabwe has ideal climatic conditions for sunflower production and the crop is good for the drier parts of the country. It has immense benefits that arise from low input costs, short growing period and tolerance to dry conditions. However, there is a consensus on the need for improved higher-yielding varieties.
  • Is sunflower a good source of oil & stockfeed?
  • Sunflower is an important source of oil and stockfeed, however, there has been lack of interest from local farmers to take up the crop if the current production figures are anything to go by. According to the second-round Crop and Livestock Assessment Report 2020/21 season, the estimated production for the season was 14 000 tonnes.
  • Why is sunflower production underutilised in Zimbabwe?
  • ¡°Farmers have the capacity but currently the value chain is not on its feet, hence capacity is underutilised,¡± said Zakariya. Zimbabwe has ideal climatic conditions for sunflower production and the crop is good for the drier parts of the country.
  • Why is Sunflower not a viable crop for commercial production?
  • In the past seasons, sunflower has not been a crop of choice for commercial production for most farmers. The lucrative returns are expected to boost production levels. If production of the crop increases, the country¡¯s cooking oil requirement would be addressed.