establish groundnut oil pressing plant in south africa

   
establish groundnut oil pressing plant in south africa
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • establish groundnut oil pressing plant in south africa
  • Why does South Africa Import groundnuts?
  • Imports occur partly due to the seasonality of local groundnut production, but in recent years also due to a shortage of local groundnut supply as a result of the severe and persistent droughts in the main groundnut producing regions. Groundnut crushing and groundnut oil production are very small parts of the South African market.
  • Will the fuel price increase affect groundnut production in South Africa?
  • The tremendous increase in the fuel price in South Africa could af-fect the producers¡¯ profit if the seeds are to be sold in remote areas. The average annual gross value of groundnuts for the past five years up to 2005/06 is approximately R332 million.
  • Which groundnuts are suitable for production in South Africa?
  • Suitable soil forms are Avalon, Bainsvlei, Clovelly, Hutton, Pinedene and Glencoe. Runner type groundnuts are unsuitable for production in South Africa because of the longer growth season and the higher moisture requirements of these types.
  • Why is groundnut production declining in South Africa?
  • In South Africa the groundnut area harvested has been decreasing constantly over time. Although there has been an upward trend (with a lot of fluctuation) in yields over the past two decades, yields have not been increasing enough to compensate for the loss in hectares. Consequently, production levels have also been declining over time.
  • Is the South African groundnut industry at a crossroads?
  • The South African groundnut industry once again finds itself at a crossroads ¨C this time with the possibility of more extensive and irreversible consequences for the future existence of this local R2,5 billion industry.
  • How much do groundnuts grow in South Africa?
  • Yields vary from about 400 kilograms to several tonnes per hectare depending on production system and production area. In South Africa, groundnuts are grown in the summer rainfall regions under irrigated or rainfed conditions.