Demand for vegetable oil is at least growing with the rate of population growth. The production of oilseeds in Tanzania mainly focuses on ground nuts (40%), sunflower (36%), sesame (15%), cotton (8%), and palm oil (1%).
Does Tanzania have a potential in the sunflower oil sector?
Tanzania has great potential in the sunflower oil seeds sector, which can be scaled-up as one of its key sectors for industrial development.
What is seed production & certification in Tanzania?
Seed production and certification in Tanzania is governed by the Seed Production Act 2003, amended in 2007, and administered by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Cooperatives. There are currently 20 registered entities in Tanzania whose work is being monitored by TOSCI (Tanzania Official Seed Multiplication Institute).
Can RLDC and JICA promote mini refinery in Dodoma?
With collaboration of RLDC and JICA, a pilot plant of mini refinery is proposed to be installed in Dodoma to examine the economic and technical viability. Once it is successful, SIDO and other relevant agencies can help to promote it in other regions.