In Zimbabwe, farmers had been producing sesame using their own resources and exporting to Mozambique and other neighbouring countries. Globereach Agro chief executive, Mr Decent Chitsungo, said they were contracting farmers to do one hectare each to ensure proper management of the crop.
What is sesame oil?
Sesame oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from sesame seeds. The oil is one of the earliest-known crop-based oils. Worldwide mass modern production is limited due to the inefficient manual harvesting process required to extract the oil. Oil made from raw seeds, which may or may not be cold-pressed, is used as a cooking oil.
Why is sesame production important?
Sesame production is also targeted at increasing feedstock for cooking oil manufacturing and as an import substitution strategy. Globereach Agro Pvt Ltd is contracting 5 000 farmers countrywide to produce sesame.
Why did a local contractor move in to boost sesame production?
A local contractor has moved in to boost sesame production in the country, a move that is set to improve farmers’ livelihoods, uplift standards of living and contribute towards the well-being of the economy. Sesame production is also targeted at increasing feedstock for cooking oil manufacturing and as an import substitution strategy.