what are processes of coconut oil production in nigeria

   
what are processes of coconut oil production in nigeria
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • what are processes of coconut oil production in nigeria
What is the potential of coconut in Nigeria?

In Nigeria, coconut has the potential of generating over N10 billion annually for farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs. For example, Lagos state has the potential for the production of more than 10 million coconut trees with annual production of over 1 billion husked nuts worth over N45 billion.

How much coconut oil is consumed in Nigeria?

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (2016), Nigeria coconut oil domestic consumption is about 7,000 metric tonnes thus leaving a supply gap of about 5,500 metric tonnes per annum.

Does coconut production affect economic growth in Nigeria?

In all cases the Tall coconut were more susceptible to lethal yellowing infection. All the studies reviewed have sparsely established a positive relationship between coconut production and economic growth in Nigeria. To the best of our knowledge, works that have adequate empirical investigation on dependent and independent variable are very scanty.

What infrastructure does Ghana have for coconut production & export?

Infrastructure: Ghana has developed infrastructure to support coconut processing and export. The country has coconut oil mills, coconut water processing plants, and facilities for producing coconut-based snacks and confectioneries. There are also facilities for drying copra and packaging coconut products.