the dangers of sunflower oil press in Malawi

Driving a Sunflower Value Chain in Malawi

  • the dangers of sunflower oil press in Malawi
  • the dangers of sunflower oil press in Malawi
  • the dangers of sunflower oil press in Malawi
  • the dangers of sunflower oil press in Malawi

Overview, Key Issues, Challenges and Opportunities

Promoting Participation in Oilseed Value Chains

Malawian Farmers Reap More From Sunflower, Chillies

Promoting Participation in Value Chains for Oilseeds

  • Is sunflower a future export crop for Malawi?
  • Since 2013, the National Export Strategy (2013-2018) prioritises sunflower and other oilseed com-modities as future export crops for Malawi. Sunflower production in Malawi is concentrated in some districts where tobacco is also widely grown, such as Kasungu, Mchinji and Rumphi.
  • Is there an untapped market for sunflower in Malawi?
  • The annual demand for sunflower in Malawi, which is between 30,000 to 40,000 tonnes, far exceeds domestic production which remains around 15,000 tonnes.9 This implies that there is a huge untapped market for sunflower domestically. We expose how tobacco industry harms farmers, consumers and the environment.
  • Is there a potential for sunflower upscaling in Malawi?
  • Despite several efforts sunflower yields remained relatively low with 958 kilo per hectare (2012/13) at best, but lately decreased to 733 kilo per hectare (2014/15). Thus, the potential for sunflower upscaling is limited in Malawi, contrary to soybean and groundnuts.
  • Why is sunflower popular in Malawi?
  • Sunflower, a crop with large golden flowers grown for its edible seeds which yield oil, was in high demand more than two decades ago in Malawi. Smallholder farmers like Phiri in Chitipi, Lilongwe, were able to produce a lot of sunflower and were within reach of making a fortune from it.

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