Why is sunflower production underutilised in Zimbabwe?
¡°Farmers have the capacity but currently the value chain is not on its feet, hence capacity is underutilised,¡± said Zakariya. Zimbabwe has ideal climatic conditions for sunflower production and the crop is good for the drier parts of the country.
Is sunflower a good oil seed?
When it comes to the preferred oil seeds by local farmers, sunflower seems to have found place at the bottom. At one point, sunflower production peaked to an annual figure of 60 000 tonnes. The low levels of sunflower production has resulted in the oil industry and seed houses investing in alternatives such as soya bean and cotton.
Is sunflower a good crop in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has ideal climatic conditions for sunflower production and the crop is good for the drier parts of the country. It has immense benefits that arise from low input costs, short growing period and tolerance to dry conditions. However, there is a consensus on the need for improved higher-yielding varieties.
Is sunflower a good alternative to oil?
When it comes to the preferred oilseeds by local farmers, sunflower seems to have found its place at the bottom. At one point sunflower production peaked to an annual figure of 60 000 tonnes. The fall has forced the oil industry and seed houses to put more energy on other alternatives such as soyabean and cotton.
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