cheaper palm oil processing plant in uganda

   
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  • cheaper palm oil processing plant in uganda
  • What is oil palm research in Uganda?
  • Oil palm research in Uganda is spearheaded by the National Crop Resources Research Institute, NaCRRI. It is funded by the government of Uganda and International Fund for Agricultural Development, IFAD through the National Oil Palm Project, NOPP under the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries, MAAIF.
  • Is oil palm a commercial crop in Uganda?
  • Research is paramount in regard to identifying and addressing challenges associated with the commercial production of oil palm in Uganda. (Passage originally stated: Oil palm is a novel commercial crop in Uganda and as such, research is paramount in regard to identifying and addressing challenges associated with its production in the country.)
  • Who owns the oil palm plantations in Kalangala?
  • In Kalangala, over 6500 hectares belong to Oil Palm Uganda Limited (OPUL) while over 5000 hectares belong to medium and small-scale farmers.
  • Why is oil palm a problem in Uganda?
  • In Uganda, oil palm faces significant challenges from various pests and diseases. The major problems are Fusarium wilt of oil palm and Basal stem rot. Oil palm is prone to infestation by these issues at different stages of growth respective of the growth location.