canola oil production plant in durban

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • How much canola oil is produced in South Africa?
  • Approximately 300 000 to 350 000 tons of plant oils are produced in South Africa and the balance is imported, primarily as sunflower oil and soya oil. The biggest sales point for canola in the Western Cape is the industrial market because of its good emulsifying characteristics.
  • Is canola a new crop in South Africa?
  • Canola is a relatively new crop in South Africa. In 1992/93, only 400 tones canola grain was produced, compared with 41 000 in 2003/2004, 38 150 in 2007/2008, 57 340 tones in 2011/12, 79 000 tones in 2013/2014 and 1690 375 tones in 2015. Currently, South Africa imports more than half its oil and oilcake requirements from other countries every year.
  • Does South Africa Import canola?
  • Currently, South Africa imports more than half its oil and oilcake requirements from other countries every year. Each year for the past six years, more than 70 % of the oilcake requirements have been imported. The production of canola in South Africa is usually lower than the demand and favourable prices could be achieved.
  • Which province produces the most canola in South Africa?
  • The figure shows that Gauteng Province is typically South Africa¡¯s leading canola exporter followed by Kwazulu Natal and Western Cape provinces respectively. This is despite the fact that Gauteng Province does not form part of major canola producing regions in the country.
  • How can we increase canola production in South Afri-CA?
  • Proper scouting and knowledge of the life cycle of insects and diseases greatly reduces yield losses. This summary review concludes that a major increase in canola production in South Afri-ca will be achieved not only through genetics and increased acreage but through im-proved agronomic production practices.
  • Why is South Africa a good supplier of canola?
  • The fact that South Africa is in close proximity to these countries, the SADC Free Trade Agreement as well as the fact that South Africa is the only major producer of canola in the SADC gives South Africa an advantage as a supplier of canola in the SADC region.