• Why are Groundnut exports declining in the Gambia?
  • … the 1980s groundnut exports from the Gambia have declined as a result of adverse climatic conditions, in-country marketing challenges, fluctuating world market price, and low quality nuts due to poor handling and inadequate post-harvest practices (GoG 2012).
  • Where to buy groundnuts in Gambia?
  • Not far north of the market, adding value to groundnuts is the theme of agricultural stalls at the annual Trade Fair Gambia International. Some 500 exhibitors showcase goods from textiles to handicrafts at dusk, backed by a DJ and a dozen food kiosks. Among those set up to sell is Favourite Foods, founded by 19-year-old marketeer Kumba Jobe.
  • Is the groundnut sector revitalized in West Africa?
  • 1. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service report: Revitalization of the Groundnut Sector in West Africa, March 2010 1. Gambia Ports Authority. Interviewed: 20/11/12 ¡°I think we entered the [Gambian] market at a very exciting time, when government is trying to prioritise cum mechanise and make the agricultural sector more attractive.¡±
  • How to make peanut oil from groundnuts?
  • According to mechanical pressing technology, you can divide the peanut oil production process into three phases. These are peanuts preparation, pressing and crude oil refining. Step 1: Cleaning Step 2: Dehulling Step 3: Cooking Step 4: Pressing Step 5: Filtration After harvesting groundnut are received at processing facilities.
  • What is groundnut oil manufacturing process?
  • Groundnut oil manufacturing process is divided into two methods, the first is mechanical pressing and the second is solvent extraction. Mechanical pressing can extract 85% oil and the remaining oil is extracted by the solvent extraction method.
  • Why are peanuts so important in the Gambia?
  • Peanuts are an important part of the Gambia¡¯s economy. But climate change and other factors have created challenges for growers and processors. In this lesson students identify problems and solutions and find ways to draw positive attention to some of the creative ways problems are being addressed.