high oil yield sunflower oil processing line in ethiopia

   
high oil yield sunflower oil processing line in ethiopia
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • high oil yield sunflower oil processing line in ethiopia
  • Is sunflower a good oil crop in Ethiopia?
  • Sunflower could be one of the most important oil crops in Ethiopia however its yield performance among sunflower has been limited in Ethiopia. Therefore, knowledge on the extent and pattern of yield performance evaluation present in sunflower is absolutely essential for further improvement of the crop.
  • Why is sunflower important in Ethiopia?
  • Sunflower is one of the most important oil crops in Ethiopia in terms of edible oil and holds significant promise for improvement and development improved varieties.
  • What oilseeds are used in Ethiopia?
  • Nine oilseeds namely noug, gomenzer, linseed, soybean, sunflower, castor, sesame, ground nut and cotton are important in Ethiopia for edible oil consumption. During the last 60years, 156 varieties with their production practices were registered. Sesame contributes significantly to the foreign currency earnings next to coffee.
  • Can sunflower improve local edible oil production?
  • Sunflower ( Helianthus annuus L.) can contribute a big share in improving local edible oil production due to its short interval, more oil contents, better fitting in the cropping pattern, tolerance to drought and its high yield potential. It is high yielding, non-conventional short duration (90¨C110 days) crop that can be grown twice a year.