Why is sunflower production underutilised in Zimbabwe?
“Farmers have the capacity but currently the value chain is not on its feet, hence capacity is underutilised,” said Zakariya. Zimbabwe has ideal climatic conditions for sunflower production and the crop is good for the drier parts of the country.
How much sunflower oil does South Africa produce?
South Africa has produced about 230 000 tons of sunflower oil for the past ten years, which represents about 30 % of the seed produced. The industry does not import any significant sunflower seed but import sunflower crude oil.
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.
Which countries produce sunflower oil in Africa?
See the production of sunflower oil in other countries across Africa : Algeria sunflower oil, Angola sunflower oil, Botswana sunflower oil, Burundi sunflower oil, Cameroon sunflower oil, Cape Verde sunflower oil, Central African Republic sunflower oil, Comoros sunflower oil, DRC Congo sunflower oil and Benin sunflower oil.