Groundnut is important oilseed in Orissa. It is grown in all the parts of Orissa. The groundnut seed have high oil content. The groundnut oil produced can be directly sold or can be refined and sold into the market. Groundnut contains 44-50% of oil content in seeds. And the oil extracted is used as edible oil in it pure or hydrogenated form.
Why is groundnut a major oil seed crop in India?
Introduction Groundnut is the major oil seed crop in India and it plays a major role in bridging the vegetable oil deficit in the country. Groundnut is called as the ¡®King¡¯ of oilseeds. It is also called the wonder nut and poor men¡¯s cashew nut.
Does Mozambique produce oil?
Mozambique has traditionally only produced gas from its onshore plays operated by South Africa¡¯s Sasol. The country produces no oil and is reliant on imports. Mozambique has worked hard to streamline policies and break down bottlenecks in meeting its immense capacity potential.
Why does Mozambique have no oil?
The country produces no oil and is reliant on imports. Mozambique has worked hard to streamline policies and break down bottlenecks in meeting its immense capacity potential. However, security issues and economic factors have largely held back large-scale development, with many projects put on hold.