new conditionsunflower oil press production line in zimbabwe

   
new conditionsunflower oil press production line in zimbabwe
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • new conditionsunflower oil press production line 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.
  • What if commercial drilling goes ahead in Zimbabwe?
  • It will enter into a production-sharing agreement with the government. Even if commercial drilling goes ahead, it cannot be assumed that the riches will reach everyone. Zimbabwe is rich in platinum and diamonds but little of that wealth has trickled down to ordinary Zimbabweans.
  • 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.
  • How much cooking oil does Zimbabwe need per year?
  • ¡°Estimates show that local industry requires 50 000-70 000 tonnes annually.¡± Zimbabwe needs 150 million litres of cooking oil per year and Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU) executive director Paul Zakariya said there is need to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the whole value chain to gather and show the business case.