Is there a palm oil value chain in the Niger Delta?
This report provides a unique assessment of the palm oil value chain in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria, focusing on its actors and their functions in the value chain. The report also discusses the impact of this value chain on economic diversification and the environment.
What is the importance of palm oil in the Niger Delta?
PIND 21-40 Latest update final Palm Oil C reating greater efficiency in harvesting and processing is critical to developing the palm oil market system in the Niger Delta as palm oil has been classified as a significant contributing commodity to the Niger Delta economy.
How is palm oil produced in Nigeria?
Palm oil is produced through the process of harvesting fruit from palm trees in Nigeria. There are two main palm production systems in Nigeria: the wild grove and the planted farms. The fruit from these trees is then processed to produce palm oil, with the wild grove accounting for approximately 80% of the total fruit used for processing.
What is the total area under oil palm cultivation in Nigeria?
The total area under oil palm cultivation in Nigeria is estimated to be between 1.5 and 1.8 million hectares in 2008, which includes wild grows of very low palm density. Therefore, Nigeria’s Niger Delta Area (NDA) accounts for 57% of the national oil palm area.