The federal government lists oilseeds suitable for Nigeria

Published Jan 7, 2024

Tridge summary

The federal government is committed to promoting the production of oilseed crops in Nigeria due to the increasing consumption rate, and the country's tropical climate allows for diverse species and varieties of oilseed crops to be grown. The increasing importance of oilseeds in industries is due to their phytochemical and functional properties, leading to growth in markets for food consumption, industries, and livestock feeds. The government, research institutes, and private sector stakeholders are collaborating to increase production and productivity of major oilseeds in Nigeria, as well as working to address challenges in the oilseed industry such as low adoption of technology and quality control issues.

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Original content

The federal government has vowed to continue to promote oilseed crops as the consumption rate grows on a daily basis. The government noted Nigeria’s tropical climate supports the production of diverse species and varieties of oilseed crops such as almond, avocado, hazelnut, canola, castor, dika nut, melon, oil bean, sesame, cotton, linseed, flaxseed, coconut, peanut, soybean, oil palm, olive and walnut. Daily Trust on Sunday reports that the increasing importance of oilseeds in industries is due to their phytochemical and other functional properties. The use of vegetable oils and fats has expanded considerably due to advancement in processing technology and the application of innovation in their utilisation. According to the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), oilseeds and products markets in Nigeria are changing rapidly. The use in food consumption, industries and livestock feeds are undergoing robust growth. Likewise, various initiatives by mandated ...

Source: Daily Trust (ng)