bangladesh sunflower oil processing plant in zimbabwe

bangladesh sunflower oil processing plant in zimbabwe
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • bangladesh sunflower oil processing plant in zimbabwe
bangladesh sunflower oil processing plant in zimbabwe
bangladesh sunflower oil processing plant in zimbabwe
bangladesh sunflower oil processing plant in zimbabwe
bangladesh sunflower oil processing plant in zimbabwe
  • 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 does the production capacity of sunflower seeds affect the processing industry?
  • Worldwide, the levels of sunflower seed production and prices are interrelated to, and determinant of, sunflower oil production levels and prices. Thus, the production capacity of sunflower seeds highly affects the development of the processing industry.
  • 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 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.