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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.

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.

What is Ho sunflower seed?

¡°The HO cultivar is considered rich in high-oleic acid oils [omega-9 oils] and contains far lower levels of saturated fats and omega-6 polyunsaturates than traditional sunflower seed.¡± Hugo planted the first trials on his farm, Vergezocht, in 2005, and immediately began experimenting with pressing the seeds.

How is sunflower oil made?

Any foreign objects are removed before the oil is pressed out at very high pressure. The process replicates that used to produce cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil. The crude sunflower oil is piped into tanks and then into the factory for the next step in the process, known as winterising.