physical groundnut oil refinery system in sudan

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • 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.
  • Where are Sudan's oil refineries located?
  • All of Sudan¡¯s oil refineries are located in the north. What¡¯s more, Southern Sudan will be landlocked, and its only pipeline to the sea runs to Port Sudan in the north.
  • How much does a metric ton of groundnut cost in Sudan?
  • According to the Sudanese Federation of Industrial Chambers the decrease in groundnut production has resulted in a food gap which consequently resulted in sudden hike in prices: One metric ton of groundnut currently costs 13,500 SDG (USD 2,265) whilst at the beginning of the year it used to cost 4,100 SDG (USD 687).
  • Are groundnuts good in Darfur?
  • Darfur Peanuts... The ¡®western¡¯ groundnut that is typically grown in Darfur is known to be of better quality possessing higher levels of protein and oil. Darfur, however, has been constantly caught up in a vicious circle of insecurity, conflict, and economic hardship hindering thus steady production of groundnut.
  • Is Al Lait a pilot area for groundnut production?
  • The locality of Al lait has been selected as a pilot area for groundnut production. Famers in Al Lait locality were educated on improved production and post-harvest practices and parameters for controlling aflatoxin under threshold levels.
  • What is groundnut used for?
  • In fact, groundnut cultivated area represents about 35% of total cash crop area. Domestic use of this legume includes households¡¯ food consumption and additives to solvents, oils, local medicines, dyes and cosmetics.