sesame peanut argan almond oil production line in liberia

   
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  • sesame peanut argan almond oil production line in liberia
Where do pulses and peanuts come from in Liberia?

Third, similar to vegetables (as noted above), during Liberia¡¯s dry season the majority of pulses and peanuts are imported from neighboring countries. Import substitution of pulses and peanuts, especially for dry season production, represents an opportunity for smallholder producers, particularly in Lofa, Bong, and Nimba counties.

How much oil do smallholders produce in Liberia?

Smallholders also produce significant amounts of oil from the West African wild oil palm known as dura (¡°country palm¡±). It is estimated that among smallholders in Liberia, there are 60¨C 80,000 ha of tenera in production and 20,000 ha of dura.

Is oil palm a smallholder crop in Liberia?

In Liberia, oil palm is a large-scale plantation crop. It is grown on vast government concessions granted to foreign companies in order to attract foreign direct investment. But oil palm is also a smallholder crop in Liberia. Locally produced palm oil is a common commodity for sale in every marketplace and along the road throughout the country.

How much does oil palm cost in Liberia?

Oil palm is both a plantation and smallholder crop in Liberia. Locally pressed palm oil is commonly seen for sale along the road in rural areas, selling for around L$140/1.5 liters. A smallholder oil palm 25-year crop enterprise budget is included in Appendix D. Two scenarios, low-input and modest input (essentially fertilizer), are presented.