large capacity peanut oil plant in zimbabwe

   
large capacity peanut oil plant in zimbabwe
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • large capacity peanut oil plant in zimbabwe
  • How profitable is groundnut production in Chegutu District?
  • This study analyzes the viability and profitability of groundnut production by smallholder communal farmers in Chegutu district. A gross margin budget was used to compute the gross rate of return (GRR), and found to be 0.45. Proxing for fixed costs, net profit was computed and a net rate of return (NRR) of 0.31 was found.
  • Is groundnut a good crop in Zimbabwe?
  • Its by-products can be used as animal feed, bedding for chickens and manure. It is a rain fed crop in most parts of Zimbabwe although it can also be grown under irrigation. Groundnut crop ranks among the most desirable crop for rotation purposes with grass crops such as maize and wheat.
  • Is groundnut production a source of employment for rural dwellers?
  • Groundnut production can be a source of employment to rural dwellers, the combination of being labour intensive and having high returns indicating possible high levels of labour absorption.