peanut oil refined plant in sudan

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • What are peanuts used for in Sudan?
  • Peanut, known as groundnut in this part of the world, is commonly pressed into oil or used in various local dishes including salads, soups and stews. Its cake, leaves and stems are popular for livestock feed. Sudan used to be one of the world¡¯s top exporters of peanuts, but its ranking has fallen in recent years.
  • Why are Sudanese farmers using drought-tolerant peanuts?
  • Sudanese farmers with some of their peanut harvest grown using the new variety. (Photo: IAEA) Sudanese farmers in areas prone to drought now have a drought-tolerant peanut variety, which will improve their livelihoods and increase the country¡¯s exports.
  • How will peanuts benefit Sudan's small-scale farmers?
  • Higher yields mean higher incomes for Sudan¡¯s small-scale farmers, who make up close to 12% of the country¡¯s total population. Yield estimates across multiple growing seasons and locations indicate that using the new variety, peanut farmers could make up to US $28 more per hectare per harvest.
  • Which country produces the most peanuts in the world?
  • Peanuts in Sudan... Sudan proudly boasts 14% of the world total peanut¡¯s production and is one of the top five producers worldwide providing much needed foreign exchange. In fact, groundnut cultivated area represents about 35% of total cash crop area.
  • Is Sudan the world's top exporter of peanuts?
  • Sudan used to be one of the world¡¯s top exporters of peanuts, but its ranking has fallen in recent years. Traditional, small-scale farming in Sudan¡¯s western states produces 70% of the country¡¯s groundnut supply.
  • Where are groundnuts grown in Sudan?
  • Two varieties of groundnut are grown in Sudan; one is grown in the western part of the county accounting to 60-70% of the total production whilst the other variety grows in Gazeria and East Sudan. The ¡®western¡¯ groundnut that is typically grown in Darfur is known to be of better quality possessing higher levels of protein and oil.