small skill equipment for oil palm production in ghana

   
small skill equipment for oil palm production in ghana
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • small skill equipment for oil palm production in ghana
Where is small-scale oil palm processing in Africa?

Small-scale oil palm processing in Africa. FAO, Rome, Italy. The strong global demand for oils and fats has caused a rapid growth of the oil palm industry in the West and Central African region and other parts of the world, creating new opportunities for small-scale oil palm producers.

Why is palm oil a problem in Ghana?

A large percentage of the palm oil produced by small-scale processors cannot be utilized by the larger scale industries in Ghana or abroad because of its poor quality. There is an urgent need to explore the causes and to identify ways to address the situation.

Can small-scale oil palm processors produce good quality crude oil?

When supported through training and provision of efficient processing equipment the small-scale oil palm processors can produce good quality crude palm oil to meet the demand of the local industry. However, the government's policy has been to support smallholder outgrower schemes attached to large and medium scale processing mills.

What are the environmental problems associated with small-scale palm oil production?

This chapter describes the small-scale palm oil production operations in Ghana to highlight the associated environmental problems arising from the disposal of wastewater and other waste by-products.