Artisanal Milling Of Palm Oil in Benin

Can palm oil be used in agriculture in the south of Benin?
This study was carried out in 2012 to assess farmers’ practices on utilization of POMW in agriculture in the south of Benin. A total of 335 palm oil mills from the Communal Union of Palm Oil Producers were randomly selected and surveyed using a questionnaire.
Is pomsw useful for farmers in Benin Republic?
POMSWis useful for farmers in Benin Republic. However, because of the large quantity of wastes produced, some palm oil mills face waste management problem. The choice of one use of these wastes depends on its importance and economic input.
Why is Benin a hub for mass palm oil production?
From mechanized processing techniques that allow lower cost prices to a larger production of bulk sales that attract more retailers, Benin has become a hub for mass palm oil manufacturing base. The global market for peanut oil registered a value CAGR of 3.4% from 2016 to 2020.
When did Benin start producing oil palms?
In the 1950s, Benin launched its first oil palm sector industrialization program in which the colonial government invested in large-scale, public industrial processing facilities. After independence in 1960, the national government established more facilities with greater capacity and planted around 30,000 hectares of selected oil palm seedlings.