• palm oil processing recommendations to support the new in Ethiopia
  • palm oil processing recommendations to support the new in Ethiopia
  • palm oil processing recommendations to support the new in Ethiopia
  • palm oil processing recommendations to support the new in Ethiopia
  • Where is oil palm grown in Ethiopia?
  • Oil palm was introduced in Ethiopia at Gelesha in Gambella Region, Omorate and Weito in Southern region, and Bako in Oromia region. Although it has the potential to solve the edible oil shortage, it is not yet cultivated at a large scale in Ethiopia.
  • What is the monthly edible oil import of Ethiopia?
  • Every month, Ethiopia spends 48 million dollars importing edible oil, with palm oil making up nearly 88% of this import. This means that the domestic source covers only 12% of the monthly demand.
  • Does Ethiopia produce edible oil?
  • Despite Ethiopia being a major producer and exporter of oilseeds, it imports more than three-fourths of its domestic edible oil consumption. The sector has potential due to the increase in demand. Small scale millers currently supply more than 60% of the domestically produced edible oil. One of the main inputs here is noug.
  • Is oil palm a solution to a shortage of edible oil?
  • Research and development work on oil palm should be reinitiated as soon as possible, as it is the ultimate solution for the shortage of edible oil nationally due to its high productivity and low price.
  • Is small-scale palm oil processing feasible in Nigeria?
  • Palm oil is a major food and non-food ingredient consumed by virtually everyone in Nigeria through the use of palm oil related products. This study investigates the feasibility of small-scale palm oil processing in Nigeria, using Elele, Rivers State as case study. Information was elicited through interviews and physical observations.
  • Should oil be refined in Ethiopia?
  • According to the Ethiopian quality standard, all edible oil must be refined, although a number of specif- ic oilseeds can be semi-refined (see Appendix 1). Despite this requirement, many millers are selling crude oil particularly to the low income class. The government is planning to ban the sale of crude oil as from next year.