600tpd sunflower oil production line in south africa

   
600tpd sunflower oil production line in south africa
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • 600tpd sunflower oil production line in south africa
  • How much sunflower seed oil is produced in South Africa?
  • Over the past three years South Africa produced around 300 000 tons of sunflower seed oil (SAGIS, 2011). According to a report on the Manufacturing of Oil and Animal Fat in South Africa by Who Owns Whom (Pty) Ltd the current processing capacity for sunflower seed is 1 442 000 ¨C 1 522 000 ton.
  • Are sunflower seeds suitable for South African climatic conditions?
  • Sunflower seed production is very suitable for South African climatic conditions. Sunflower plants are drought tolerant and thus a crucial risk diversification crop going forward. The deep root system of a sunflower plant enables the plant to perform better than other crops during dry seasons.
  • How much sunflower seed is crushed in South Africa?
  • The volume of sunflower seed crushed according to the South African Grain Information Service (SAGIS, 2011) is around 500 000 ¨C 800 000 tons indicating that the processing capacity is not fully utilized. The technology used for processing in South Africa is on par with foreign competitors (need to confirm).
  • How many sunflowers are grown in South Africa?
  • The average area under sunflower cultivation in South Africa since 2009 (up to 2021) is 552 000 ha, with an average annual production of 715 000 tons over this period.