transmission oil processing planture gauge dual in ethiopia

   
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Where is oil palm grown in Ethiopia?

This crop was introduced in Ethiopia at Gelesha in Gambella Region (Chapman & Escobar, 2003 ), Omorate and Weito in Southern region and Bako in Oromia region. Although oil palm is the ultimate crop to solve the edible oil shortage, it is not being cultivated at a large scale in Ethiopia.

What oilseeds are used in Ethiopia?

Nine oilseeds namely noug, gomenzer, linseed, soybean, sunflower, castor, sesame, ground nut and cotton are important in Ethiopia for edible oil consumption. During the last 60?years, 156 varieties with their production practices were registered. Sesame contributes significantly to the foreign currency earnings next to coffee.

How much oil did Ethiopia import in 1973?

During 1973, Ethiopia imported 1000 tons of edible oil. During the same period, the per capita consumption was 1.04?kg/year for rural and 8.04?kg/year for urban consumers. Similarly, oilseeds were the fourth export commodities with sesame and oilseed cake being the dominant commodities and in 1970 it amounted 32,379,000 birr.

How much oil does Ethiopia import a month?

Every month, Ethiopia spends 48 million dollars importing edible oil which is predominantly palm oil (nearly 88%). That means the domestic source covers only 12% of the monthly demand.