5 tonnes per day palm kernel oil expeller in cameroon

   
5 tonnes per day palm kernel oil expeller in cameroon
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • 5 tonnes per day palm kernel oil expeller in cameroon
What percentage of palm oil is produced by smallholders in Cameroon?

Indeed, the proportion of palm oil produced by smallholders has steadily increased in Cameroon from 10 to 26% today. In Indonesia and Malaysia, smallholders account for roughly 40% of the total area of planted oil palm and as much as 33% of the output, due to lower yields, on average.

Where does Cameroon's palm oil come from?

Most of the imported palm oil comes from Indonesia, Malaysia and Gabon. For several years, Cameroon has been faced with a dilemma: boosting productivity without jeopardizing sustainably.

How many oil palm plantations are there in Cameroon?

In Cameroon, oil palm plantations cover more than 170,000 ha of national land, including 70,000 ha of industrial plantations and 100,000 ha of village plantations.

How sustainable is agriculture in Cameroon?

In Cameroon, the sustainable management of agricultural land is still a huge challenge for the government. Smallholders seek arable lands to expand their production areas, and sometimes pay no attention to problems related to sustainable forestry practices. The government wants to modernize the artisanal oil palm sector and increase production.