• flora organic sesame oil production line in Nigeria
  • flora organic sesame oil production line in Nigeria
  • flora organic sesame oil production line in Nigeria
  • flora organic sesame oil production line in Nigeria
  • Is Sesame growing in Nigeria?
  • Although sesame cultivation is on the increase in terms of areas cultivated, its full potential is yet to be explored in Nigeria due to a lack of local farmers’ adherence to best farm practices suitable to its growth. Sesame ranks eighth in the world production of edible oil seeds, with higher oil content than other oilseed crops.
  • Which country produces the most sesame seeds in Africa?
  • Nigeria is the largest producer of sesame seeds in Africa, and the third largest in the world, with about 580,000 tonnes produced in 2017. 90% of sesame seeds produced in Nigeria are exported. In Q1’18, it was the most exported non-oil commodity, contributing 0.57% to the total export value and 36.39% of agricultural exports.
  • Does Nigeria Export sesame seeds to Japan?
  • Nigeria exports 70% of its sesame seed to Japan but according to FAO, sesame seed is imported into over 100 countries ( with particular emphasis on Asian countries), thus creating a vast and untapped market for Nigerian sesame seeds.
  • How much money can a Nigerian farmer make from sesame seed?
  • In 2010, Nigeria exported 140,850 metric tonnes of sesame seed grossing an income of $139,000,000, considering the fact that sesame cultivation in Nigeria is a smallholder affair, there is a huge potential for farmers, who know what they are doing to make a lot of money from investing in Sesame seed cultivation.
  • What is the yield per hectare of sesame seeds in Nigeria?
  • Despite increasing awareness and global demand for Sesame seeds, yield per hectare in Nigeria is 0.5 – 1.0 tonnes; this is small compared to 1.4–1.6 tonnes per hectare in China. This under-performance in yield is due to the knowledge gap and poor crop management practices adopted by small-holder farmers in Nigeria.
  • Why is sesame seed limited to oil extraction and animal feed?
  • Sesame seed cultivated in Nigeria is limited to only oil extraction and animal feed once exported because confectionery and bakery users have specific seed attributes and requirements such as color and flavor which the Nigerian sesame seed does not meet. READ MORE: