plants for canola oil refining machine in south africa

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • Where is canola grown in South Africa?
  • Southern Oil (Pty) Ltd (SOILL) procures all the locally grown canola seed produced in South Africa. Most of this is produced under dryland conditions in the Western Cape, but small volumes are also derived from the Eastern Cape. Production started with five farmers, over an area of 400 ha, with 400 to 420 farmers planting canola nowadays.
  • When did canola become a viable crop in South Africa?
  • Believe it or not, canola only became established as a viable crop here in 1996, when SOILL (Southern Oil Pty Ltd) opened the doors of its canola oil refinery in Swellendam. Apart from a dip during and after the Western Cape drought of 2015-2017, the industry has grown immensely.
  • How much canola oil is produced in South Africa?
  • Approximately 300 000 to 350 000 tons of plant oils are produced in South Africa and the balance is imported, primarily as sunflower oil and soya oil. The biggest sales point for canola in the Western Cape is the industrial market because of its good emulsifying characteristics.
  • Why is canola production important?
  • Canola production, as such, has significantly improved grain production sustainability, as well as rural development and job creation. Southern Oil (Pty) Ltd (SOILL) procures all the locally grown canola seed produced in South Africa.