colza cottonseed safflower seed oil refining unit in pakistan

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • What are the benefits of increasing oilseeds production in Pakistan?
  • Scaling up the oilseeds production is vital because it can reduce the import bill for oilseeds and edible oil. Considering the growing demand for edible oils, continued deficit, and high cost of imports, Pakistan has the potential of producing sizeable quantities of oilseeds.
  • What are the main oilseed crops produced in Pakistan?
  • Pakistan has the potential of producing sizeable quantities of oilseeds which can reduce the import bill for oilseeds and edible oil. Currently, the country produces various types of oilseed crops including rapeseed and mustard, canola, sunflower, cottonseed, groundnut, soybean, sesame, safflower, linseed, jojoba, castor, Salicornia and salvadora.
  • Are oilseed crops used for edible oil in Pakistan?
  • Oilseed crops are classified as minor crops in Pakistan. Edible oil in Pakistan is extracted from mainly two types of oilseeds: non-traditional or unconventional (sunflower, safflower, soybean, Castor).
  • Is linseed a traditional oilseed crop in Pakistan?
  • Linseed is categorized as a traditional oilseed crop in Pakistan. It is predominantly cultivated in Punjab and Sindh.
  • Can Pakistan reduce the import bill for oilseeds & edible oil?
  • Pakistan has the potential of producing sizeable quantities of oilseeds which can reduce the import bill for oilseeds and edible oil. Currently, the country produces various types of oilseed crops including rapeseed and mustard, canola, sunflower, cottonseed, groundnut, soybean, sesame, safflower, linseed, jojoba, castor, Salicornia, and salvadora.
  • How can private sector collaboration boost oilseed production?
  • Collaboration with private sector must be encouraged to increase investment in oilseed production and advanced cropping techniques. Research may aim at improving farmers¡¯ and traders¡¯ capacities, enhancing productivity, uptake of appropriate technology, and development of suitable varieties of seed.