agricultural castor seed oil production line in zimbabwe

   
agricultural castor seed oil production line in zimbabwe
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • agricultural castor seed oil production line in zimbabwe
How can castor beans help reduce Zimbabwe's import bill?

Mr Kembo said castor beans can be harvested three times a year and can be used to produce several by-products, which can help reduce the import bill. Zimbabwe imports related products such as castor oil, fertiliser, biodiesel, plastic and stock feed among others.

What is castor seed used for?

Castor seed is used to extract castor oil, which has high economic value and could assist the country to earn more foreign currency through exports. Experts view castor oil as one of the most versatile oil types for industrial purposes.

Is castor oil the most versatile oil type for industrial purposes?

Experts view castor oil as one of the most versatile oil types for industrial purposes. Life Brand Agricultural Services managing director, Mr Isdory Kembo said the growing of castor bean will be a game changer for the farmers as the crop has a ready global market in which demand far outstrips supply.

Why is Life brand launching a castor bean growing programme?

LIFE Brand Agricultural Services has launched a castor bean growing programme as part of measures to boost agricultural production in the country with a bias on exports. Castor seed is used to extract castor oil, which has high economic value and could assist the country to earn more foreign currency through exports.