palm oil refinery for large quantities in cameroon

   
palm oil refinery for large quantities in cameroon
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • palm oil refinery for large quantities in cameroon
Can Cameroon increase palm oil production?

The Government of Cameroon set a target of nearly doubling palm oil production from 250,000 tons in 2015 to 450,000 tons by 2020 ( Hoyle and Levang, 2012 ). In response, a National Strategy is being drafted to identify mechanisms for increasing production in a socially and environmentally sustainable manner.

Could new oil palm plantations be established in Cameroon?

Up to 20 million hectares of new oil palm plantations could be established in this region over the next decade. In Cameroon¡¯s forested zone alone, over 1 million hectares is now being targeted by oil palm companies. This cultivation would generate much-needed development in Africa and increase global food supplies.

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.

Does clearing forest increase palm oil production in southwest Cameroon?

We found that 73% of oil palm producers in Southwest Cameroon reported clearing forest to expand cultivation, based on a survey of 546 farms. The magnitude of expansion was explained by differences in palm oil milling strategies and supply chain integration.