profitable opportunities seeds oil expeller in zambia

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • 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.‌
  • Are edible oils a problem in Zambia?
  • A 2013 National Consumption Requirement Study for Edible Oils in Zambia, commissioned by ZNFU, found that, despite the industry’s immense potential to produce edible oils, it was failing to compete with imported oils which were landed cheaply and often of questionable quality.‌
  • How much is a bag of sunflower worth in Zambia?
  • A bag of sunflower, which weighs 25 kilograms, is sold in Zambia for 150 Zambia Kwacha (about $6.60 US). Most farmers prefer to sell their sunflower as seeds and grain rather than process it because they receive sales income immediately. However, by adding value to her sunflower harvest, Mrs. Kamuwikeni is making twice the money she used to make.‌
  • Can processing sunflower into oil boost income for small-scale farmers?
  • According to Bubala Soko, the agricultural extension officer for Kalichiro Agriculture Camp, processing sunflower into oil can help increase income for small-scale farmers. He explains: “Sunflower is a crop that can improve income levels of farmers if they add value to their produce.‌
  • How much does a Miller make in Zambia per month?
  • On average, a Miller in Zambia makes approximately 10,000 Kwacha ($440 USD) per month by renting the expeller. The miller charges 1.50 Kwacha per kg if the farmer receives sunflower cake, or 1 Kwacha without the cake. The farmer pays 0.50 Kwacha (about $0.02 US) per kilogram to the miller.