small palm oil press in nigeria

small palm oil press in nigeria
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • small palm oil press in nigeria
small palm oil press in nigeria
small palm oil press in nigeria
small palm oil press in nigeria
small palm oil press in nigeria
  • Is small-scale palm oil processing feasible in Nigeria?
  • Palm oil is a major food and non-food ingredient consumed by virtually everyone in Nigeria through the use of palm oil related products. This study investigates the feasibility of small-scale palm oil processing in Nigeria, using Elele, Rivers State as case study. Information was elicited through interviews and physical observations.
  • Why is palm oil a problem in Nigeria?
  • In addition, during processing, outdated equipment is mostly used. This method of oil palm processing is arduous, time consuming and oil yield is usually low. Often, about 25% – 75% of potential palm oil is lost during processing (Ekine and Onu, 2008). Elevated cost of procuring equipment is a serious problem in Nigeria (Orewa, 1998).
  • Is small-scale palm oil processing profitable?
  • About 50% of the processors have 16-20 years experience in oil palm processing. The study concludes that small-scale oil palm processing is profitable and can also be a source of employment. Keywords: feasibility, Nigeria, Palm oil, processing equipment, profitability, small scale palm oil processing.
  • How to speed up the net return of palm oil processing in Nigeria?
  • In order to speed up the net return of palm oil processing in Nigeria, the government should sensitize her populace on the profitability of the business while providing loans to individual that are interested in the enterprise.