castor seed oil of india in zimbabwe

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • Could Zimbabwe join India as a leading producer of castor bean?
  • Zimbabwe could soon join India as one of the leading producers of castor bean, if plans by Life Brand Agric Services get the necessary financial and material support.
  • 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.
  • What is castor oil plant?
  • Castor oil plant (Ricinus communis L.) is an important oil crop that has been widely accepted as an agricultural solution for tropical and subtropical regions, addressing the need for commercial crops with low input costs and viable returns.
  • 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
  • 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).