durable and sunflower oil processing line in zambia
- Product Using: Producing Sunflower Oil
- Type: Sunflower Oil Processing Line
- Main Machinery: Sunflower Oil Processing Line Machine
- Automatic Grade: Automatic
- Production Capacity: 1-2000TPH
- Model Number: DL-ZYJ06
- Voltage: 220V/380V
- Power(W): 18.5KW
- Dimension(L*W*H): 2000x1400x1850mm
- Weight: 1200kg
- Certification: CE,BV, ISO
- After-sales Service Provided: Engineers available to service machinery overseas
- Equipment name: sunflower seeds oil grinding machine
- warranty: 1 year
- shipping: by owner
- material available: peanuts,sesame,sunflower seeds,rapeseed,soybean
- texture: stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel
- projects done: 1-2000TPD complete oil lines
- markets: America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia
- delivery: within 1 month after the payment
- services: engineering, producing ,installation, construction
- Advantage: energy saving, environment friendly
- Project Location: zambia
Zambia: Farmer boosts income by processing oil from sunflower
But now that Mrs. Kamuwikeni is adding value to her sunflower harvest, she is making twice the money she used to make. A bag of sunflower weighing 25 kilograms is sold at 150 Zambia Kwacha (about $6.60 US). The same bag can be processed into 10 litres of cooking oil, which Mrs. Kamuwikeni can sell for 430 Zambia Kwacha (about $19 US).
In conclusion, sunflower farming presents a lucrative opportunity for farmers in Zambia, offering the potential for significant profits and economic advancement. By adopting modern agricultural practices, utilizing quality seeds, and leveraging market opportunities, farmers can maximize yields and capitalize on the growing demand for sunflower
Analysis of the Sunflower Value Chain in Zambia’s Eastern
maize production despite the evidence of sunflower’s profitability. Reasons may include a lack of business training or the extension focus on maize production). Since sunflower oil offers more benefits compared to selling sunflower seed, there is need to promote commercialization through education and business training.
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Local sunflower farmer selling 2.5 Ltrs cooking oil at under K100
Local sunflower farmer selling 2.5 Ltrs cooking oil at under K100. The exorbitant retail prices for cooking oil have raised concerns after the commodity recorded over 80% price increase between 2020 and 2021. So many reasons have been proffered to justify this price jump but the Zambian Business Times – ZBT can reveal that local production
Zambia’s Sunflower production increased by a staggering 47% in the 2019/2020 farming season compared to the 2018/2019 farming season. Despite this aggressive increase, the local production still did not meet the national demand. According to information made available to the Zambian Business Times – ZBT by the Zambia’s statistics agency
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Edible oils are sourced mainly from vegetable products and in Zambia, the major oilseed used in the production of edible oils is soybeans which accounts for 60% of local production, cotton seed oil extraction accounts for 19% while sunflower oil accounts for 15%. The remaining 6% is sourced from minor oilseeds such as ground nuts.
Sunflower production maintains steady increase – Zambian
According to information made available to the Zambian Business Times-ZBT, by the Zambia Statistics Agency-ZAMSTATS, sunflower production is expected to increase from 75, 142 metric tonnes in the 2020/2021 farming season to 80, 164 metric tonnes in the 2021/2022 farming season. SAFADA Executive Director Boyd Moobwe explained that very few
The country expects to see a small increase in its soya bean crop, with a 6% rise in production to 297,860 MT in the 2019-20 season, while sunflower will record a 4.7% increase – as the country grapples with increases in cooking oil prices locally as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- How much is a bag of sunflower worth in Zambia?
- A bag of sunflower, which weighs 25 kilograms, is sold in Zambia for 150 Zambia Kwacha (about $6.60 US). Most farmers prefer to sell their sunflower as seeds and grain rather than process it because they receive sales income immediately. However, by adding value to her sunflower harvest, Mrs. Kamuwikeni is making twice the money she used to make.
- Can processing sunflower into oil boost income for small-scale farmers?
- According to Bubala Soko, the agricultural extension officer for Kalichiro Agriculture Camp, processing sunflower into oil can help increase income for small-scale farmers. He explains: ¡°Sunflower is a crop that can improve income levels of farmers if they add value to their produce.
- Why is sunflower a good crop for oil production?
- Sunflower is a good crop for oil production because it offers more benefits compared to selling sunflower seeds. Farmers can sell the by-product, sunflower cake. Mrs. Kamuwikeni plans to buy an oil expeller and connect her farm to electricity so that she can start processing oil on her own.
- How is sunflower oil extracted?
- Sunflower oil is extracted using a grinding machine called an expeller. The oil is then not clean enough to be sold directly after this process, according to Mrs. Kamuwikeni. She pays a processing fee to use other people¡¯s expellers.
