• start a big scale palm oil processing business in Uganda
  • start a big scale palm oil processing business in Uganda
  • start a big scale palm oil processing business in Uganda
  • start a big scale palm oil processing business in Uganda
  • Is the oil palm industry in mid-western Uganda (Bundibugyo) a viable sub-region?
  • At the sub-national level, the report presents a specific case of the oil palm industry in Mid-Western Uganda (Bundibugyo), to shed light on the potential of the industry in the sub-region. The key highlights of the report are; Production is essentially clustered in one hub.
  • How to start a palm oil production company?
  • One of the most critical steps in opening a palm oil production company is to identify suitable land and reliable suppliers. This stage can significantly influence the success of your business, as both land quality and raw material sourcing are essential for producing high-quality palm oil.
  • How is oil palm investment implemented in Uganda?
  • Accordingly, the introduction and implementation of oil palm investments (from production to value addition) in Uganda is through a Public Private Partnership (PPP), spearheaded by the Vegetable Oil Development Project (VODP) housed at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF).
  • How much palm oil can a refinery produce in Uganda?
  • Uganda can only produce 20% of the crude palm oil required by refineries – using the case of OPUL and BIDCO Uganda Ltd2. This implies that an investment in a refinery must have clear strategies for sourcing raw materials (FFBs or crude palm oil) for processing or refining.
  • How is oil palm cultivation expanding in Uganda?
  • In Uganda, oil palm cultivation is expanding through attraction of large commercial farmers and inclusion of local small-scale farmers in setting up new oil palm plantations across the country.
  • What is oil palm research in Uganda?
  • Oil palm research in Uganda is spearheaded by the National Crop Resources Research Institute, NaCRRI. It is funded by the government of Uganda and International Fund for Agricultural Development, IFAD through the National Oil Palm Project, NOPP under the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries, MAAIF.