sunflower and soya mills to oil in zimbabwe

sunflower and soya mills to oil in zimbabwe
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • sunflower and soya mills to oil in zimbabwe
sunflower and soya mills to oil in zimbabwe
sunflower and soya mills to oil in zimbabwe
sunflower and soya mills to oil in zimbabwe
sunflower and soya mills to oil in zimbabwe
  • Why is sunflower production underutilised in Zimbabwe?
  • “Farmers have the capacity but currently the value chain is not on its feet, hence capacity is underutilised,” said Zakariya. Zimbabwe has ideal climatic conditions for sunflower production and the crop is good for the drier parts of the country.
  • Is sunflower a good crop in Zimbabwe?
  • Zimbabwe has ideal climatic conditions for sunflower production and the crop is good for the drier parts of the country. It has immense benefits that arise from low input costs, short growing period and tolerance to dry conditions. However, there is a consensus on the need for improved higher-yielding varieties.
  • Why is Sunflower not a viable crop for commercial production?
  • In the past seasons, sunflower has not been a crop of choice for commercial production for most farmers. The lucrative returns are expected to boost production levels. If production of the crop increases, the country’s cooking oil requirement would be addressed.
  • What is the oil-to-edible-oil value chain in Zimbabwe?
  • Zimbabwe’s oilseed-to-edible-oils value chain is concentrated around three seeds: soya bean, cotton, and sunflower, which are mainly used for the production of cooking oil for household and industrial use. Given the limited quantities in local production of oilseeds, edible-oil producers make use of import markets to source oilseeds.