In oil palm farming, Nigeria is among the largest producers of palm oil, which is extracted from the fleshy mesocarp of the palm fruit and has been a vital resource in most diet. The global need for palm oil is fast increasing because of an increase in population globally.
How is palm oil made in Nigeria?
This is carried out in air columns and by a water bath. Silo is used to drying the kernels and then packed in bags for sale. Palm oil, which is extracted from the fleshy mesocarp of the palm fruit, has been a vital resource in most Nigerians diet. The global need for palm oil is fast increasing because it serves as a source of income.
Why is palm oil important in Nigeria?
Palm oil, which is extracted from the fleshy mesocarp of the palm fruit, has been a vital resource in most Nigerians diet. The global need for palm oil is fast increasing because it serves as a source of income. After being refined, the oil is filtered to get a liquid fraction, which is being used as cooking oil.
How to start oil palm farming in Nigeria?
Here are the steps to take to start oil palm farming in Nigeria: The farmland to be used for the growing of oil palm should be acquired because oil palm is a perennial crop. Do not get a farmland on a short lease. The farmland should also have fertile soil.