edible oil production line based on cotton seeds in zambia

   
edible oil production line based on cotton seeds in zambia
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • edible oil production line based on cotton seeds in zambia
How much edible oil can Zambia produce from cotton seed?

Potentially Zambia can produce 18,750 metric tons of edible oil from cotton seed per annum. Assuming a national annual seed cotton production of 275,000 metric tons at 57% seed weight, less 20% planting seed and at 15% oil content. The 18,750 metric tons of edible oil is worth US$ 12,187,500 at US$650 per metric ton.

Why is Zambia developing an edible oils strategy?

The Government of Zambia is facilitating the development of an Edible Oils Strategy to boost national oilseeds production and value addition. Zambia is currently relying on imported edible oils, which are killing the local industry, taking jobs and income from farmers.

Who makes edible oils in Zambia?

Multinational corporations produce the majority of edible oils in Zambia and small-scale businesses have a smaller stake in the industry. Farmers, both small-scale and commercial, have been affected by the market volatility resulting from a glut in imported edible oils.

How many metric tons of cotton seed cake can Zambia produce?

At an annual average national production of 160,000 metric tons of seed cotton Zambia has the potential to produce 72,000 metric tons of cotton seed cake annually. Risks applying to the development of cotton seed oil in Zambia stated above also apply to the development of cotton seed cake.