Pilot Scale Walnut Rapeseed Oil Manufactuing Plant in Zambia

Why are groundnuts important in Zambia?
Groundnuts are an important legume crop in Zambia. They are grown as both food and cash crop. Groundnuts are important for household food and nutrition security because of their nutritive value (a kernel contain 23 – 25 % protein and 45 – 52 % edible oil).
What kind of groundnuts are grown in Zambia?
The traditional groundnut varieties in Zambia are of the tan Virginia type, but of a very mixed nature ranging from large seeded (e.g Chalimbana) to small seeded (e.g Solontoni). The average yields of these traditional varieties are below 700Kg/Ha, which is too low compared to other countries in Asia and America.
What legumes are grown in Zambia?
The Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.), also known as peanut, is the second most important legume after beans in Zambia and second most grown crop after maize (MAL and CSO, 2020).
How much is a bag of sunflower worth in Zambia?
Most farmers prefer to sell their sunflower as seeds and grain rather than process it because they receive sales income immediately. But now that Mrs. Kamuwikeni is adding value to her sunflower harvest, she is making twice the money she used to make. A bag of sunflower weighing 25 kilograms is sold at 150 Zambia Kwacha (about $6.60 US).