extraction of palm oil from palm in sri lanka

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  • extraction of palm oil from palm in sri lanka
extraction of palm oil from palm in sri lanka
extraction of palm oil from palm in sri lanka
extraction of palm oil from palm in sri lanka
extraction of palm oil from palm in sri lanka
  • What is the palm oil industry in Sri Lanka?
  • The palm oil industry in Sri Lanka has been an import substitution policy initiative aimed at reducing palm oil imports and boosting the economy.
  • Will a ban on palm oil affect Sri Lanka’s economy?
  • The ban on oil palm cultivation has generated mixed opinions and sparked debates. Some argue it could negatively affect the economy, as palm oil contributes to Sri Lanka’s edible oil requirements. The ban may increase reliance on imports, potentially impacting the country’s trade balance and food security.
  • How is palm oil extracted?
  • Palm oil is extracted from fresh fruit bunches (FFB) by mechanical and heating processes. Currently, the mill handles 15 MT per hour of FFB. It has the capacity to process 55,000 FFB MT per annum and presently produces over 12,000 MT of Crude Palm Oil (CPO), 1,250 MT of Palm kernel oil (PKO) and 2,000 MT of Palm Kernel Cake.
  • Is deforestation relevant in oil palm cultivation in Sri Lanka?
  • These issues directly affect the surrounding communities and ecosystems. In Sri Lanka, RPCs were allowed to cultivate oil palms in marginal rubber lands. Therefore, deforestation is not relevant unless rubber is considered a forest tree. Environmental issues are common to any agricultural land use and are observed in oil palm cultivation.