edible sunflower seed oil refined plant in zimbabwe

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • Is sunflower a good crop in Zimbabwe?
  • Zimbabwe has ideal climatic conditions for sunflower production and the crop is good for the drier parts of the country. It has immense benefits that arise from low input costs, short growing period and tolerance to dry conditions. However, there is a consensus on the need for improved higher-yielding varieties.
  • Is Zimbabwe's sunflower production capacity underutilised?
  • So, the capacity is underutilised¡± said ZFU in response to the survey. Zimbabwe has ideal climatic conditions for sunflower production. The crop is good for the drier parts of the country. It has immense benefits that arise from a low input cost, short growing period, and tolerance to dry conditions.
  • How much is a tonne of sunflower worth?
  • Sunflower production is lucrative. Currently, the average market price of sunflower is US$370 per tonne. The crop has several uses that include manufacturing of edible oil expression, livestock feed and confectionery products. Sunflower cooking oil is of greater quality as compared to oil from soya and cotton.
  • Can agri-value chain produce sunflower seed?
  • One oil industry player, Agri- Value Chain can process 15 000t of sunflower seed annually, but is ¡°struggling to get the commodity on the local market¡± adding that farmers have adequate capacity to supply sunflower needs but might not be interested. Capacity, no interest Local farmers can seamlessly produce enough for national consumption.
  • Why is sunflower farming a good investment?
  • With the nation not producing sufficient edible oil to meet local requirements, venturing into sunflower farming presents an opportunity to increase income and livelihoods. Furthermore, farmers can realise more income by engaging in value addition. Estimates show that local industry requires 50 000-70 000 tonnes annually.
  • Will zimgold buy sunflower seeds in 2022/2023?
  • As the 2022/2023 sunflower seed buying season is upon us, ZimGold looks forward to purchasing the yield from this season, offering a competitive USD cash price on delivery to all farmers who bring their sunflower to the company.