Ethiopia a method of processing oilseeds mustard

Towards edible oil self-sufficiency in Ethiopia

  • Ethiopia a method of processing oilseeds mustard
  • Ethiopia a method of processing oilseeds mustard
  • Ethiopia a method of processing oilseeds mustard
  • Ethiopia a method of processing oilseeds mustard

Genetic Diversity and Population Structure

Ethiopian Mustard Emerging as Non-Food Feedstock

OILSEEDS Food and Agriculture Organization

Novel seed oil types of Ethiopian mustard with high levels

  • What oilseeds are used in Ethiopia?
  • Nine oilseeds namely noug, gomenzer, linseed, soybean, sunflower, castor, sesame, ground nut and cotton are important in Ethiopia for edible oil consumption. During the last 60 years, 156 varieties with their production practices were registered. Sesame contributes significantly to the foreign currency earnings next to coffee.
  • What crops are grown in Ethiopia?
  • Mustard seed (Brassica carinata) and linseed (Linum usitatissimum) also have special importance in Ethiopia particularly. Two additional annual crops must be mentioned, though neither is technically considered an oilseed. Cotton (Gossypium spp) is not planted for its edible oil, but rather for the fibre, for use in the textiles industry.
  • How much oil did Ethiopia import in 1973?
  • During 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. Similarly, oilseeds were the fourth export commodities with sesame and oilseed cake being the dominant commodities and in 1970 it amounted 32,379,000 birr.
  • How much oil does Ethiopia eat a year?
  • The average area under oilseeds was 924,633 ha. During 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.

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