small scale peanut oil production line in sudan

   
small scale peanut oil production line in sudan
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • small scale peanut oil production line in sudan
  • Can drought-tolerant peanuts double Sudanese farmers' income?
  • (Photo: IAEA) Sudanese farmers in areas prone to drought now have a drought-tolerant peanut variety, which will improve their livelihoods and increase the country¡¯s exports. This new variety has shown up to 27% improvement in yields while needing less water and has the potential to double farmers¡¯ income.
  • What are peanuts used for in Sudan?
  • Peanut, known as groundnut in this part of the world, is commonly pressed into oil or used in various local dishes including salads, soups and stews. Its cake, leaves and stems are popular for livestock feed. Sudan used to be one of the world¡¯s top exporters of peanuts, but its ranking has fallen in recent years.
  • How will peanuts benefit Sudan's small-scale farmers?
  • Higher yields mean higher incomes for Sudan¡¯s small-scale farmers, who make up close to 12% of the country¡¯s total population. Yield estimates across multiple growing seasons and locations indicate that using the new variety, peanut farmers could make up to US $28 more per hectare per harvest.
  • How has drought affected Sudan's peanut farmers?
  • Traditional, small-scale farming in Sudan¡¯s western states produces 70% of the country¡¯s groundnut supply. Since peanuts depend on rainfall to survive, devastating droughts in these regions have significantly affected farmers¡¯ abilities to produce high yields.