small mustard oil plant in f inland in south africa

   
small mustard oil plant in f inland in south africa
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • small mustard oil plant in f inland in south africa
  • What is the future of canola farming in South Africa?
  • Canola farming has expanded due to increases in global demand, and the future looks bright for South Africa's canola industry, with opportunities for export opening up. Canola is a brassica crop from the cabbage and mustard family. It is grown for its edible oil.
  • What is a yellow flowering mustard?
  • B. tournefortii can be distinguished from other yellow flowering mustards by its pale, dull in comparison, small yellow flowers and the stiff white bristles on the herbs lower stems. Also the fruit of B. tournefortii is relatively elongated with a long beak (Di Tomaso and Healy, 2007).
  • Why is canola growing in South Africa?
  • Canola farming in South Africa has expanded in recent years due to increases in global demand for canola oil and in August 2022, 121 000 hectares were under canola, up 21% from the previous year. The main producing area is in the Western Cape, where there are over 1,000 canola farmers.
  • Why is scleriotinia a problem for canola farmers in South Africa?
  • Pests and diseases are a major concern for canola farmers in South Africa. The crop is susceptible to a number of diseases, including blackleg, white rust and Alternaria blight. Scleriotinia has recently emerged as a disease that can result in severe yield losses. These diseases can cause serious yield loss and can jeopardise the crop's quality.