new small castor oil production line in lusaka

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • Why is Castor important in Africa?
  • African economy is very paramount. Castor is an important oilseed crop with great utilitarian value in industry, pharmaceutical and agricultural sectors. The seeds contain between 40% and 60% oil (NCRI, 2013). Its oil is unique among vegetable oils because the oil is the only commercial source of a hydroxylated fatty acid.
  • Can Africa join Castor market?
  • The potential of Africa joining castor market is very bright. The most important task is to sensitize Africans on the unique opportunities this crop presents. Investing in castor seed production, marketing and oil processing business are feasible agribusiness in Africa.
  • Is castor oil a potential oil crop for agribusiness in Africa?
  • Salihu, B. Z., Gana, A. K., Gbadeyan, T. and Alabi, M. B. (2014). Castor Oil Plant ( Ricinus communis L.): A Potential Oil Crop for Agribusiness in Africa. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology. 3 (8): 29 ¨C 35. This article may be used for research, teaching and private study purposes. Any substantial or systemat ic
  • What drives the growth of the Global castor oil market?
  • This is one of the essential elements which is driving the growth of the worldwide castor oil market. The research focused on the evaluation of the environmental and economic sustainability of two different castor hybrids (C-856 and C-1030) comparing manual and mechanical harvesting methods, and by-product management.
  • How does castor seed market work in Nigeria?
  • In Nigeria, the production commitment, and lack of stable, reliable and organized castor markets. Castor seed marketing in Africa is done locally by women in rural markets. The middlemen buy the seeds at given away prices and sell to traders/exporters. At Ankpa market in Kogi St ate of Nigeria, middlemen sell 100 kg at N 15,000 ¨C 35,000
  • How does castor seed marketing work in Africa?
  • Castor seed marketing in Africa is done locally by women in rural markets. The middlemen buy the seeds at given away prices and sell to traders/exporters. At Ankpa market in Kogi St ate of Nigeria, middlemen sell 100 kg at N 15,000 ¨C 35,000 and N 35,000 ¨C 50, 0 00, on-seasons and off-season respectivel y (NCRI, 2013).