hot sell pressing technique of palm production in uganda

   
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  • hot sell pressing technique of palm production in uganda
Where is oil palm grown in Uganda?

Oil palm is commercially grown on Bugala Island within Lake Victoria. But with increasing demand for vegetable oils in Uganda more areas for oil palm production are required. A study was conducted to identify new areas suitable for oil palm production.

Why is oil palm a problem in Uganda?

Oil palm is prone to infestation by various pests and diseases at different stages of growth respective of the growth location. In Uganda, several diseases and pests have been reported. Fusarium wilt of oil palm and Basal stem rot [ 15] are the major challenges facing oil palm in Uganda.

What is oil palm research in Uganda?

Oil palm research in Uganda is spearheaded by the National Crop Resources Research Institute, NaCRRI, funded by the government of Uganda and International Fund for Agricultural Development, IFAD through the National Oil Palm Project, NOPP under the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries, MAAIF.

Is Bugiri a potential area for oil palm production in Uganda?

But, yield in Bugiri was not significantly different from that of Buvuma and Kibaale but significantly (P < 0.05) higher than in Masaka. The findings on growth and yield of introduced oil palm crop revealed that Kibale, Buvuma and Bugiri are potential areas for oil palm production in Uganda.