groundnut oil extraction and refining plant setup in south africa

   
groundnut oil extraction and refining plant setup in south africa
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • groundnut oil extraction and refining plant setup 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • How to irrigate groundnuts in South Africa?
  • Most of the cultivated groundnuts in South Africa are under dry land. Irrigation can be done in areas with limited soil moisture/low rainfall areas so that production and quality can be maximised. The irrigation method will depend on the available water resources and the available irrigation equip-ment.
  • Which countries have increased groundnut production lands?
  • Ghana, Cameroon, Nigeria and South Africa have same years. In general, increased groundnut production lands. Some reports (Monyo and Varshney 2016; tinue cultivating unimproved local varieties. Famer parti-