small groundnut soybean oil process plant in uganda

small groundnut soybean oil process plant in uganda
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • small groundnut soybean oil process plant in uganda
small groundnut soybean oil process plant in uganda
small groundnut soybean oil process plant in uganda
small groundnut soybean oil process plant in uganda
small groundnut soybean oil process plant in uganda
  • Why is groundnut a staple crop in Uganda?
  • Groundnut is one of the staple crops in the Uganda rich in protein, oil and essential minerals. The crop is increasingly becoming a cash crop and both production area and productivity are increasing. This is evident by the significant expansion of the industry in Uganda and with spillovers in the neighbouring countries.
  • What is the average yield of groundnuts in Uganda?
  • The average yield of groundnuts in Uganda is about 290kg per acre as opposed to the yield potential of 1200kg per acre. Some of the major constraints to enhanced groundnut productivity include; Groundnut is predominantly marketed in for of; unshelled pods, the seed for propagation, groundnut powder, paste, and shelled seeds.
  • Are groundnuts sold in Uganda?
  • Although groundnuts in Uganda are sold mainly as grain, a number of agro-input dealers, farmer groups and seed companies are engaged in commercial groundnut seed production. Chapter four gives a detailed analysis of the average market performance of groundnut varieties in the country.
  • What are the challenges faced by groundnut farmers in Uganda?
  • In Uganda, the seed sector for many crops, that of groundnuts inclusive, is faced with many constraints. The primarily challenges include: limited supply of foundation seed, poor seed quality control, poor demand estimation and inadequate distribution systems.