According to Elikplim Dziwornu Agbitor, RSPO Head, Africa, “Oil palm production in the region is dominated by several hundred thousand smallholder farmers, with typically 1–2-hectare holdings, who are estimated to account for an average of 70% of the total production area.
Does Sierra Leone have oil palm production & supply potential?
The purpose of the study is to understand Sierra Leone’s production and supply potential of oil palm, the bottlenecks affecting production and productivity along the value chain as well as its current domestic and export markets.
Can fabricated processing machines improve oil palm production?
The introduction of fabricated processing machines manufactured locally within the districts and by Finnic Company in Freetown, has significantly increased the extraction rate of oil palm production by half, improved the quality and production, and reduced the production time, as compared to the pit method, according to testimonies by some farmers.
What is oil palm farm management & practices?
This section focuses on oil palm farm management and practices adopted by farmers during the oil palm production life cycle and examines complementary crops cultivated by farmers, size of plantations, input sources, record keeping and other factors pertaining to oil palm production.
Does palm oil transit through Guinea and Liberia?
2. A portion of the palm oil produced transits through Guinea and Liberia also in the form of soap. A conversation with selected exporters indicated that they would like to have a better understanding of the Guinea market due to geographical proximity and since most of the palm oil trade transits there.
Where do oil palms grow in Sierra Leone?
According to MAF, the most suitable soils for oil palm production in Sierra Leone are of alluvial origin and are formed from the uplifted valley floors in the hinterland on the interior plains (Daru, Makeni, Sahn Malen), and the uplifted marine terraces in the coastal plain region (Gambia, Kanga/Kasse, Masanki, Magbingbera, Mange).