canola oil mill rapeseed oil production line in johannesburg

   
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  • canola oil mill rapeseed oil production line in johannesburg
  • 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.
  • How much canola oil is produced in South Africa?
  • Approximately 300 000 to 350 000 tons of plant oils are produced in South Africa and the balance is imported, primarily as sunflower oil and soya oil. The biggest sales point for canola in the Western Cape is the industrial market because of its good emulsifying characteristics.
  • What is canola used for in South Africa?
  • In South Africa, canola is primarily used for the manufacturing of canola oil and oil cake. Canola is crushed mostly for the vegetable oil market, but it also provides ¡°an attractive alternative source of protein for animal feed, particularly in the Western Cape, where it is produced and processed (BFAP, 2023).
  • 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.