stall plant sunflower seed oil processing unit in zimbabwe

   
stall plant sunflower seed oil processing unit in zimbabwe
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • stall plant sunflower seed oil processing unit in zimbabwe
  • Is agri-value chain struggling to get sunflower seed on the market?
  • According to one oil industry player, Agri-Value Chain, with capacity to process 15 000 tonnes of sunflower seed annually, is struggling to get the commodity on the local market. ¡°Over the past seasons, we have realised farmers have adequate capacity to supply sunflower needs but might not be interested,¡± said Agri-Value Chain spokesperson.
  • 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.
  • 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.