setting up a small sunflower oil mill plant in zimbabwe

   
setting up a small sunflower oil mill plant in zimbabwe
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • setting up a small sunflower oil mill plant in zimbabwe
  • Is Zimbabwe's sunflower production capacity underutilised?
  • So, the capacity is underutilised¡± said ZFU in response to the survey. Zimbabwe has ideal climatic conditions for sunflower production. The crop is good for the drier parts of the country. It has immense benefits that arise from a low input cost, short growing period, and tolerance to dry conditions.
  • How does a sunflower mill operate?
  • Sunflower mills offer a ready cash market for sunflower crops. A typical mill purchases several thousand dollars worth of sunflowers annually from around 650 farmers. The mills operate by processing sunflowers into oil. Other beneficiaries include schoolchildren who collect bottles for recycling, fuelwood suppliers, and local maintenance workshops that repair the mills.
  • Why is sunflower farming a good investment?
  • With the nation not producing sufficient edible oil to meet local requirements, venturing into sunflower farming presents an opportunity to increase income and livelihoods. Furthermore, farmers can realise more income by engaging in value addition. Estimates show that local industry requires 50 000-70 000 tonnes annually.
  • What are Tanzanian sunflower seeds?
  • Tanzanian 'Record' and 'Peredovik' varieties are local sunflower seeds with a thin shell and a high oil content, making them ideal for processing at a small scale. Most of the raw material for this comes from Singida and Dodoma (in Tanzania). These sunflower seeds are soft and have a good oil content.