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  • Why do we need a groundnut improvement programme?
  • A dedicated groundnut improvement programme integrating new tools and methodologies to breed varieties suitable for current and emerging agro-ecologies and market needs is essential for enhanced and sustainable groundnut production in SSA.
  • Are runner type groundnuts suitable for production in South Africa?
  • Runner type groundnuts are unsuitable for production in South Africa because of the longer growth season and the higher moisture requirements of these types. The only groundnuts suitable for South African conditions are the Spanish types with an upright growth habit and short growth season.
  • Is the South African groundnut industry at a crossroads?
  • The South African groundnut industry once again finds itself at a crossroads ¨C this time with the possibility of more extensive and irreversible consequences for the future existence of this local R2,5 billion industry.
  • Why is groundnut production declining in South Africa?
  • In South Africa the groundnut area harvested has been decreasing constantly over time. Although there has been an upward trend (with a lot of fluctuation) in yields over the past two decades, yields have not been increasing enough to compensate for the loss in hectares. Consequently, production levels have also been declining over time.
  • What is groundnut used for?
  • Groundnut is used in the preparation of weaning foods, which complement the high-energy maize crop in southern African countries [ 48 ]. In Northern Ghana, the groundnut by-product after oil extraction is used to make Kuli-kuli, and the groundnut flour is also commonly used in seasoning or flavoring porridge [ 49 ].
  • Why is South Africa a net importer of groundnuts?
  • As a result, South Africa has become a net importer (from previously being a net exporter) of groundnuts to meet local demand. Graph 1: South African supply and demand (USDA and BFAP). The BFAP study identified three key factors that, if addressed, could make significant contributions to the industry¡¯s turn-around strategy: