20tpd edible palm oil refinery production plant in cameroon

   
20tpd edible palm oil refinery production plant in cameroon
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • 20tpd edible palm oil refinery production plant in cameroon
  • What is the approach to sustainable oil palm production in Cameroon?
  • The approach is based on field surveys carried out in various production basins, particularly in the South-West, Littoral and Central regions. They also take into account the resolutions of various workshops bringing together stakeholders on the matter of sustainability in the oil palm sector in Cameroon.
  • How much palm oil does Cameroon import a year?
  • Cameroon, the largest palm oil producer in Central Africa, produced over 450,000 tons in 2020 but still imports about 130,000 tons a year to meet its domestic demand. Most of the imported palm oil comes from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Gabon.
  • Where does Cameroon source its palm oil from?
  • For several years, Cameroon has been faced with a dilemma: most of its imported palm oil comes from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Gabon. Boosting productivity without jeopardizing sustainability has been a challenge.
  • How many oil palm plantations are there in Cameroon?
  • In Cameroon, there are over 170,000 ha of oil palm plantations, including 70,000 ha of industrial plantations and 100,000 ha of village plantations.
  • How sustainable is agriculture in Cameroon?
  • In Cameroon, the sustainable management of agricultural land, particularly in the palm oil sector, remains a significant challenge for the government. Smallholders often expand their production areas by seeking arable lands, sometimes disregarding sustainable forestry practices. The government aims to modernize the artisanal oil palm sector and increase production.
  • Why is the OPAL project significant for Cameroon?
  • The OPAL Project is significant in Cameroon as it contributed to the preparation of the national strategy document on the sustainable development of the oil palm sector. This strategy is quite advanced and now only needs Government approval, according to Emmanuel Ngom.