mini tung seed oil production line in mali

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • Which Malian companies produce seed in the country?
  • The three Malian companies produce seed in the country, and two of them, Faso Kaba and SOPROSA, involve smallholders in their production activities. *** Based on company data, sales activities include seeds and/or crop protection products. Other index companies are also active in the country.
  • What is tung oil?
  • Tung oil is the oil from the seeds of a tree that originates in China (Aleuritis fordii and Aleuritis montana ). The fruit of this tree that is 12 m ( A. fordii) or 20 m ( A. montana) in height contain 3?5 seeds. The seeds have a hard shell and contain ?50% fat in their kernels.
  • Does Mali have a seed law?
  • The law is in line with the ECOWAS seed regulation, though the level of available certified seed remains low. Mali has liberalized its economy over the past decade, resulting in a more interactive seed system with several active players from the public and private sectors, as well as farmers’ organizations and non-governmental organizations.
  • How many companies offer extension services in Mali?
  • Only four companies accompany their sales activities with extension services. Mali-headquartered SOPROSA, and Syngenta have breeding activities in the country. Five companies have testing locations where they test their own portfolio or varieties coming from public research institutes.