processing palm kernel oil locally in liberia

   
processing palm kernel oil locally in liberia
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • processing palm kernel oil locally in liberia
What is the National Oil Palm platform of Liberia?

The National Oil Palm Platform of Liberia (NOPPOL) fully engaged in that process, bringing together oil palm farmers, concession managers, processors and marketers, government institutions, international organisations, and civil society to develop solutions to the challenges facing Liberia¡¯s oil palm supply chain.

Is oil palm a priority crop in Liberia?

The Government of Liberia (GoL) has identified oil palm as one of the priority crops to spur agricultural growth and development under Pillar II of the Pro Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development (PAPD) 2018 ¨C 2023. Prior to the civil war, oil palm plantations were solely owned by the GoL.

Who produces oil palm in Liberia?

The situation has now changed, and production of oil palm is done by medium1 and smallholders as well as concessionaires. Oil palm is the most widely grown tree crop in Liberia by about 21% of households2 which accounts for approximately one tenth of employment in the agricultural sector.

Is there an oil palm out-grower scheme in Liberia?

Currently, there is no appropriate oil palm out-grower scheme structure and model in Liberia. Palm oil is the most consumed vegetable oil in the world3. Palm oil and Kernel oil are found in about 50% of the products on supermarket shelves4.