in sunflower oil production line sunflower in south africa

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  • in sunflower oil production line sunflower in south africa
in sunflower oil production line sunflower in south africa
in sunflower oil production line sunflower in south africa
in sunflower oil production line sunflower in south africa
in sunflower oil production line sunflower in south africa
  • Where do sunflower seeds come from in South Africa?
  • The production of sunflower, which is the important source of vegetable oil in South Africa, is most prevalent in thesummer rainfall areas. Local annual production for sunflower seed ranges between 500 000 to 700 000 tons.
  • How has the South African sunflower industry changed over the past two years?
  • Over the past two decades, the South African sunflower industry has been characterised by volatile production levels with virtually no real growth while domestic demand for oilcake and vegetable oil has increased by approximately 40%. The imports of seed, oil and cake have gradually been increasing to meet the rising domestic demand levels.
  • What is sunflower used for in South Africa?
  • In South Africa sunflower is well adapted in both hot and dry climate. The seed can be consumed after the hull has been removed as a snack or used for production of different oils. Most of the seed produced is marketed locally to expressers, animal feed manufacturers and for seed.
  • Why are sunflower seeds important in South Africa?
  • Sunflower seeds are also an important food source in South Africa ? the seeds are pressed and crushed for their oil, which is primarily used as cooking oil in many local households. The extraction process of oil from seed results in sunflower meal, or sunflower oilcake, which is a valuable by-product in the feed industry.