professional local way of making groundnut oil in zimbabwe

   
professional local way of making groundnut oil in zimbabwe
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • professional local way of making groundnut oil in zimbabwe
Should groundnut production be encouraged?

There is need to incentivise groundnut production as a way of encouraging communal farmers to view the crop as a profitable enterprise, and to better appreciate its additional value in improving soil fertility especially when planted in rotation with the staple maize crop.

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.

Which soil is suitable for groundnut production?

All soils, other than very heavy soils, are suitable for groundnut production. Groundnut grows best in sandy loam soil. Groundnut does not grow well and is dificult to harvest on very clayey soils. The pH of the soils should be between 5.3 and 7.3. If soil is acidic, you can incorporate lime into the soil during land preparation to increase the pH.

Is groundnut a profitable enterprise for smallholder farmers in Chegutu District?

Groundnut is a profitable enterprise for smallholder farmers in Chegutu district. Smallholder farmers were encouraged to produce groundnuts at commercial level, use more modern inputs and explore commodity value addition. 1. Introduction