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Is Sesame growing in Nigeria?

Although sesame cultivation is on the increase in terms of areas cultivated, its full potential is yet to be explored in Nigeria due to a lack of local farmers¡¯ adherence to best farm practices suitable to its growth. Sesame ranks eighth in the world production of edible oil seeds, with higher oil content than other oilseed crops.

Does Nigeria Export Sesame?

Sesame production has been on the increase in the country and now takes the lead as the highest non-oil export from Nigeria, as cocoa lost it first position. The national president of the National Sesame Seed Association of Nigeria, Mr Sherrif Balogun, said, ¡°Export of the Nigerian sesame is doing very well; it is always increasing.

Why is sesame seed limited to oil extraction and animal feed?

Sesame seed cultivated in Nigeria is limited to only oil extraction and animal feed once exported because confectionery and bakery users have specific seed attributes and requirements such as color and flavor which the Nigerian sesame seed does not meet. READ MORE:

How much money can a Nigerian farmer make from sesame seed?

In 2010, Nigeria exported 140,850 metric tonnes of sesame seed grossing an income of $139,000,000, considering the fact that sesame cultivation in Nigeria is a smallholder affair, there is a huge potential for farmers, who know what they are doing to make a lot of money from investing in Sesame seed cultivation.