• double filtered mustard oil production line in Ethiopia
  • double filtered mustard oil production line in Ethiopia
  • double filtered mustard oil production line in Ethiopia
  • double filtered mustard oil production line in Ethiopia
  • Which oilseeds are indigenous to Ethiopia?
  • Of these oilseeds, noug, linseed, gomenzer and sesame are indigenous (Demissie et al., 1992). These are noug (Guizotia abyssinica), linseed and gomenzer or Ethiopian Mustard (Brassica carinata) classified as highland (>2400 meters above sea level), sesame and groundnuts are classified as lowland (<1500 meters above sea level) oil seeds.
  • What is the third oilseed produced in the world?
  • Sunflower is the third oilseed produced in the world, the fourth vegetable oil and third oilseed meal among protein feed sources. This is because sunflower is one of the largest sources of edible oils in the world, next to soybean and oil palm.
  • What is the market potential and demand for mustard oil in India?
  • It discusses the market potential and demand for mustard oil in India. A financial analysis shows that with total project costs of Rs. 8.26 lakhs and annual sales of Rs. 74.09 lakhs, the project would generate a net annual profit of Rs. 7.18 lakhs, resulting in a net profit ratio of 9.69% on annual sales.
  • What were the main oilseed crops cultivated in Ethiopia in 1973?
  • A study conducted on oilseeds in 1973 shows that the main oilseed crops cultivated in Ethiopia by then were noug, linseed, gomezer, castor, groundnuts, sesame, sunflower and cotton seed. Market efficiency is the satisfaction of producers and consumers along the value chain (Elias, 2005).
  • How much edible oil did Ethiopia import in 1973?
  • In 1973, Ethiopia imported 1000 tons of edible oil. During the same period, the per capita consumption was 1.04 kg/year for rural and 8.04 kg/year for urban consumers.
  • Where is castor crop adapted in Ethiopia?
  • The oleo chemical crop castor is adapted in the low moisture stress areas of the rift valley as well as Eastern Ethiopia. Soybean is also high yielder under irrigation and can be a very good rotation crop for irrigated wheat and cotton.