groundnut oil production line oil expeller in south africa

   
groundnut oil production line oil expeller in south africa
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • groundnut oil production line oil expeller in south africa
  • 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.
  • Are runner type groundnuts suitable for production in South Africa?
  • Runner type groundnuts are unsuitable for production in South Africa because of the longer growth season and the higher moisture requirements of these types. The only groundnuts suitable for South African conditions are the Spanish types with an upright growth habit and short growth season.
  • Why are groundnuts so popular in South Africa?
  • Locally and internationally, an increase is expected in the demand for groundnuts as a result of the biofuel initiative in South Africa and worldwide. Seeds yield non-drying, edible oil, used in cooking, margarines, salads, canning, and deep-frying; the oil content of the groundnut kernels is between 45% and 55%.
  • How are groundnuts transported in South Africa?
  • The most frequent mode of transport for groundnuts is by road trucks or railway wagons and ships, and in very rare instances air cargo can be used. 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.