Rapeseed Oil Production Plant Uganda in Gambia
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • Is rapeseed a good vegetable oil?
  • Rapeseed ( Brassica napus L.) is the world’s second produced oilseed and accounts for nearly 12% of world major vegetable oil production. For the last 10 years, the production, planting area, and yield of rapeseed have been stable, with improvement of seed quality and especially seed oil content.
  • Could rapeseed production be extended by 9 million tons (t) per year?
  • According to estimations, the rapeseed production could be extended by 9 million tons (t) per year if the necessary investments and technological progresses would be put into place. As indicated, rapeseed is one of the major sources of vegetable oil in the world. Regarding oil production, it ranks third after oil palm and soybean.
  • Is rapeseed a good seed?
  • Rapeseed ( Brassica napus L.) is the largest oilseed crop in China and accounts for about 20% of world production. For the last 10 years, the production, planting area, and yield of rapeseed have been stable, with improvement of seed quality and especially seed oil content.
  • What is rapeseed used for?
  • Rapeseed ( Brassica napus L .) is a vital cash crop type, responsible for 13% of the world’s vegetable oil production 1, 2, 3. It has been utilized for centuries as a source of cooking oils, animal feed, and protein meals 4, 5.