Nigeria: How shea butter production can be improved

Published 2023년 5월 7일

Tridge summary

Shea butter farmers in Kwara State, led by Hajia Memuna Yunusa, have found that bush burning can enhance the yields and management of the Shea butter trees, which they believe will result in a better harvest this season than the previous one. They have also learned that cutting down certain trees to increase air circulation can also improve production. The farmers are hopeful for a profitable season and have called on the state government to show more interest in Shea butter farming to reduce unemployment and increase the state's Internal Generated Revenue. They also shared that they have started selling the Shea butter seeds themselves after extracting some for personal use, and that the price has increased significantly since they have improved the extraction process.
Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

Shea butter farmers in Kwara State said they have discovered that bush burning can increase its yields and management. The farmers said this while speaking to Daily Trust on Sunday on their preparation for the season in the state. Speaking through their leader, Hajia Memuna Yunusa, the farmers called on the state government to give the necessary attention to Shea butter farming to curb the unemployment rate and increase the Internally Generated Revenue of the state. According to her, we are looking towards a very good harvest this season than last year because most of the Shea butter trees produced more seeds this time. “This improvement can be attributed to rain and the discovery that bush burning assist in the growth and production of the seeds. “If we carry out bush burning at the appropriate time, the tree will shed its leaves on time for fresh ones to grow which will quicken the production of its fruits. Once the shedding of leaves exceeds it time, the tree will not produce ...

Would you like more in-depth insights?

Gain access to detailed market analysis tailored to your business needs.
By clicking “Accept Cookies,” I agree to provide cookies for statistical and personalized preference purposes. To learn more about our cookies, please read our Privacy Policy.