150 per day sunflower oil equipment pretreatment in zimbabwe

   
150 per day sunflower oil equipment pretreatment in zimbabwe
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • 150 per day sunflower oil equipment pretreatment in zimbabwe
  • How much does a tonne of sunflower cost?
  • IN December last year, Government announced the pre-planting producer prices for summer crops, with the ZWL$150 686,20 per tonne price set for sunflower attracting growers to consider producing it. In the past seasons, sunflower has not been a crop of choice for commercial production for most farmers.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.