reliable quality groundnut oil factory in zimbabwe

   
reliable quality groundnut oil factory in zimbabwe
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • reliable quality groundnut oil factory in zimbabwe
How to grow groundnut in Zimbabwe?

Select a good groundnut variety which suits your agro-ecological zone. Good regions for growing groundnut in Zimbabwe are Natural Region II, III and IV. When selecting your variety, also pay attention to the maturity period, growth habits and size and oil content of the seed.

Is groundnut production a source of employment for rural dwellers?

Groundnut production can be a source of employment to rural dwellers, the combination of being labour intensive and having high returns indicating possible high levels of labour absorption.

How profitable is groundnut production in Chegutu District?

This study analyzes the viability and profitability of groundnut production by smallholder communal farmers in Chegutu district. A gross margin budget was used to compute the gross rate of return (GRR), and found to be 0.45. Proxing for fixed costs, net profit was computed and a net rate of return (NRR) of 0.31 was found.

Is groundnut production profitable?

The results indicate that groundnut production was profitable with a positive average gross margin of US$100.11 per hectare and also a positive Net Income of US$77.93. This was supported by a Gross Rate of Return of 0.45 and Net Rate of Return of 0.31 which were quite significant in the profitability of the enterprise.