low cost peanut groundnut oil processing plant in zimbabwe

low cost peanut groundnut oil processing plant in zimbabwe
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • low cost peanut groundnut oil processing plant in zimbabwe
low cost peanut groundnut oil processing plant in zimbabwe
low cost peanut groundnut oil processing plant in zimbabwe
low cost peanut groundnut oil processing plant in zimbabwe
low cost peanut groundnut oil processing plant in zimbabwe
  • Where is groundnut grown in Zimbabwe?
  • In Zimbabwe groundnut is more suitably grown in 3 agro- ecological regions, that is natural regions II, III and IV (N2 Africa, 2015). Groundnut is sold either as pods or kernels (grain) and hence prices vary between the two forms.
  • 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.
  • How much does groundnut production cost?
  • Most of the households in the study area were into groundnut production and used family labour. The average gross margin was US$100.11, the average variable cost was US$221.82 and the average fixed cost was US$22.18. The GRR and NRR were 0.45 and 0.31 respectively indicating a viable and profitable enterprise.
  • What is groundnut oil?
  • Groundnut oil is a kind of light yellow transparent edible oil with clear color and lecture, pleasant fragrance and good taste, is relatively easy to digest. Groundnut oil contains more than 80% unsaturated fatty acids (including 41.2%oleic acid and 37.6%linoleic acid).