The project takes over from the then VOPD1 and VODP 2 which initiated Oil palm production in Uganda. Kalangala Island is the seed Oil palm production district. Hon. Bwiino Kyakulaga state Minister for Agriculture, informed the Vice President that National Oil Palm Project was one of the projects that had created traceable impact in
What is the Kalangala oil palm project?
The Kalangala oil palm project is the first major agricultural Public-Private-Producer-Partnership (4P) model in Uganda. It built an innovative partnership between the private sector, local and national governments and farmer organizations. attracted more support to expand oil palm production in the country.
What products are produced from oil palm plantations in Kalangala District?
Uganda¡¯s Vice President Jessica Alupo has expressed her excitement over seeing a display of products produced from Oil palm plantations in Kalangala district, the products which included cooking oil, soap, creams etc. the impressed Vice President said these are pure visible efforts of Uganda¡¯s farmers.
How much oil is extracted from palm kernels?
The oil palm produces bunches containing many fruits with the fleshy mesocarp enclosing a kernel that is covered by a very hard shell. The FAO considers palm oil (coming from the pulp) and palm kernels to be primary products. The oil extraction rate from a bunch varies from 17 to 27% for palm oil, and from 4 to 10% for palm kernels.