production of crude vegetable oil in liberia

   
production of crude vegetable oil in liberia
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • production of crude vegetable oil in liberia
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.

How many people produce palm oil in Liberia?

About 21.2% of the farming households produce palm oil, and more than 220,000 people are employed in the oil palm sector. In addition to the employment opportunities provided, the export of crude palm oil serves as a major source of foreign exchange earnings for the Government of Liberia.

What is the oil palm export strategy of Liberia?

The Oil Palm Export Strategy of Liberia identifies oil palm as an important tree crop for economic growth and development. Between 2009 and 2010, the GoL granted Golden Veroleum, Sime Darby (now Mano Palm Oil Industries), Equatorial Palm oil and Maryland Oil Palm Plantation concessions to develop plantation estates and support out-grower schemes.

Are there environmental requirements for palm oil production in Liberia?

Liberia is a signatory of various national and international laws and standards, so there are stipulated environmental requirements for the production of palm oil. But there in understanding amongst producers of oil palm on how they should comply with these requirements.