Palm oil generates an average annual income of 1 500 USD per farm that can be dramatically improved. Unleashing this potential will be achieved through the planting and cultivation of improved varieties, which requires ensuring the availability of high-quality seedlings and the dissemination of agricultural good practices.
Can palm oil be imported into Tanzania?
Palm oil is the most widely consumed edible oil in Tanzania, yet 98 percent of the demand is currently met by imported products. Palm oil value chain development thus offers great potential for import substitution, but requires significant increase in production efficiency.
What is the palm oil refining industry?
The palm oil refining industry is one of the most important manufacturing sectors in the world. Palm oil has become an increasingly important vegetable oil in the world market and currently, Indonesia & Malaysia are the largest producer and exporting company of Crude Palm oil.
How many oil palm farmers are there?
The evaluation focused on the production, distribution and planting of palm seedlings in three districts, hosting a total of almost 50 000 oil palm farmers. It provides a clear picture of the sector¡¯s capacity in terms of strengths, weaknesses and available assets, as well as a capacity development plan.