sunflower seeds oil production line in uganda

   
sunflower seeds oil production line in uganda
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • sunflower seeds oil production line in uganda
  • Why are sunflower seeds and oil market growing in Ukraine?
  • During last years Ukrainian sunflower seeds and oil market has been one of the most dynamic industries in the country. Good demand on sunflower oil from countries-importers led to futher increase of crushing capacities in Ukraine and growth of sunflower seeds sown area by farmers.
  • Where can I buy sunflower seed?
  • Most sunflower seed is supplied by Mukwano Industries, seed companies and the maturity period of about 100-110days. Sunfola, an open pollinated variety, yields between 240-320kg per acre. It has about 35 per cent oil content, soft and black seed coat though susceptible to head rot and stem rot.
  • Is sunflower farming the gateway to poverty alleviation?
  • According to Marish Andiga, the income generating activities support officer and an agronomist, the SCALE programme sunflower farming as a business is the gateway to poverty alleviation among rural communities in Pader and Agago districts in northern Uganda.