Cottonseed Oil Equipment 30 -1000 Tpd in Benin

Cottonseed Oil Equipment 30 -1000 Tpd in Benin
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • What is cottonseed oil?
  • Cottonseed oil is a vegetable oil, extracted from cotton seeds. It is used as edible oil, especially in North America, Africa and Central Asia, but also in many non-food fields such as: the manufacture of soap, beauty products (creams) for dry, mature skin and damaged due to its high Omega 3 and 6 content.
  • Where is cotton grown in Benin?
  • Cotton seed production is concentrated in the north and center of Benin in an area known as the cotton belt. About two thirds of the farmers of Borgou department grow cotton, 37% of those in Atacora department and 64% of those in the central department of Zou.
  • Who is involved in cotton farming in Benin?
  • The giant contributor to these data is the farming communities involved in cotton farming, typically the rural communities in the country. Over two million population of Benin rely on cotton farming, with most farmers owning approximately two hectares of farmland growing cotton in rotation with other crops.
  • How is organic cotton sold in Benin?
  • All organic cotton is sold to the Beninese government with a guaranteed premium (currently 20%). Of the participating farmers, 3 0% are women, which is three times the number in conventional cotton farming in the region .