sunflower oil extraction plant oil extraction plant in ethiopia

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • Why is sunflower important in Ethiopia?
  • Sunflower is one of the most important oil crops in Ethiopia in terms of edible oil and holds significant promise for improvement and development improved varieties.
  • Is sunflower annuus a plant in Ethiopia?
  • Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is an introduced crop to Ethiopia nearly in 1843 noted as a rich source of edible oil and is a member of the family (Asteraceae Compositae) (Teklewold et al. 1999). The genus, Helianthus comprises of 49 species and 19 subspecies with 12 annual and 37 perennial herbaceous species (Schilling and Heiser 1981).
  • Can sunflower improve local edible oil production?
  • Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) can contribute a big share in improving local edible oil production due to its short interval, more oil contents, better fitting in the cropping pattern, tolerance to drought and its high yield potential. It is high yielding, non-conventional short duration (90¨C110 days) crop that can be grown twice a year.
  • What oilseeds are used in Ethiopia?
  • Nine oilseeds namely noug, gomenzer, linseed, soybean, sunflower, castor, sesame, ground nut and cotton are important in Ethiopia for edible oil consumption. During the last 60 years, 156 varieties with their production practices were registered. Sesame contributes significantly to the foreign currency earnings next to coffee.
  • What is the national production of sunflower seed?
  • The national area coverage, productivity and production of sunflower are generally very low. Currently, the national productivity of sunflower seed is 11.80 quintal per hectare, area coverage in 6738 ha and national production is 79537.15 quintal (CSA 2017).
  • When was sunflower first introduced to Europe?
  • Sunflower was probably first introduced to Europe through Spain, and spread through Europe until it reached Russia, where it was adapted readily, selection for high oil in Russia began in 1860 and was largely responsible for increasing the oil content from 28% to almost 50% (Ahtisham et al. 2015).