Four things Nigeria can learn from top palm oil countries

Published 2024년 11월 22일

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Nigeria, despite having one of the largest land areas under oil palm cultivation, ranks low in palm oil production. The country was once a significant producer in the 1950s and 1960s but has since fallen behind countries like Malaysia and Indonesia. A report by Vestance titled 'Reclaiming Lost Glory: Nigeria’s Palm Oil Renaissance' suggests that Nigeria can regain its position by learning from Malaysia and Indonesia's successes, including the clustering of smallholder farms around large estates, implementing effective trade policies, offering tax incentives, and focusing on seedling quality. The report also stresses the importance of establishing a regulatory body to ensure quality control and sustainable practices.
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Nigeria has one of the largest land areas dedicated to oil palm cultivation globally, but it still lags in palm oil production. According to a report by Vestance entitled, ‘Reclaiming Lost Glory: Nigeria’s Palm Oil Renaissance,’ Nigeria used to be a major producer of palm oil between the 1950s and 1960s, with states like Calabar, and Rivers State being some of the top distributors. However, while other countries like Malaysia and Indonesia have found a way to grow the plant, becoming major exporters today, Nigeria has fallen in rank. “The Nigerian oil palm industry stands at a crossroads, as it remains at the embryonic stage of an industry cycle, with high susceptibility to external shocks and a sustainability outlook that might deter expansionary plans for increased growth and production,” the report said. “However, Nigeria can position itself as a responsible and competitive player in the global palm oil market by capitalising on emerging opportunities (like increasing demand ...

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