What is the average yield of groundnuts in Uganda?
The average yield of groundnuts in Uganda is about 290kg per acre as opposed to the yield potential of 1200kg per acre. Some of the major constraints to enhanced groundnut productivity include; Groundnut is predominantly marketed in for of; unshelled pods, the seed for propagation, groundnut powder, paste, and shelled seeds.
Why is Uganda’s groundnut industry on the rise?
This is evident by the significant expansion of the industry in Uganda and with spillovers in the neighbouring countries. The end-users’ preferences of groundnuts vary and are dynamic. The crop also suffers from numerous pests and diseases and erratic weather that affect production.
How to build a groundnut oil production unit in India?
To establish a Groundnut Oil manufacturing production unit, you need to rent or own space of 1200 – 1500 Sq.mts. As you need to build and set up a Groundnut oil plant unit in India. The oilseed cake produced is also collected and packed as it can be used as animal feed.
Is Uganda a mid-level oil producer?
Oil production is expected to reach heights of between 200,000 and 250,000 bpd based on current discoveries. This places Uganda in the position to be a mid-level African producer, comparable with present day levels in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.