Since the end of civil unrest in 2002, there has been limited commercial seed industry activity in Angola. Farmers rely almost entirely on farm-saved seed or imported seed from the government and private companies.
Why is Angola a good place to start a seed business?
It has instituted a legal and regulatory structure for the seed industry, such as a recently passed seed regulatory law. It also stimulates the development of a commercial seed sector and encourages foreign seed companies to increase activities. There are 14 index companies operating in Angola, almost entirely in sales.
Where does maize seed come from in Angola?
Farmers rely almost entirely on farm-saved seed or imported seed from the government and private companies. It is estimated that 94% of maize seed planted by farmers in Angola comes from farm-saved seed on the farm or from grain or seed that is multiplied by farmers.
What is oil processing & how does it work?
The primary goal of oilseed processing is to extract as much oil as possible from the seed while consuming as little energy as possible. The result: two end products, oil and the leftover solids traditionally called meal. The two most common methods for separating the oil from the oilseed are chemical extraction and mechanical extraction.