• How will the Power Resources International refinery benefit Rwanda?
  • This would be a source of significant income for the country, given that processed minerals sell for a much higher price than raw minerals. The opening of the Power Resources International refinery means that Rwanda will have three different types of mineral processing units in the country comprising coltan, tin and gold.
  • How to irrigate groundnuts in South Africa?
  • Most of the cultivated groundnuts in South Africa are under dry land. Irrigation can be done in areas with limited soil moisture/low rainfall areas so that production and quality can be maximised. The irrigation method will depend on the available water resources and the available irrigation equip-ment.
  • How are groundnuts transported in South Africa?
  • The most frequent mode of transport for groundnuts is by road trucks or railway wagons and ships, and in very rare instances air cargo can be used. The tremendous increase in the fuel price in South Africa could af-fect the producers¡¯ profit if the seeds are to be sold in remote areas.
  • What is groundnut oil used for?
  • Seeds yield non-drying, edible oil, used in cooking, margarines, salads, canning, and deep-frying; the oil content of the groundnut kernels is between 45% and 55%. Groundnut oil contains high levels of energy, fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) and essential fatty acids. Seeds can be eaten raw or boiled and roasted for immediate consumption.
  • Do groundnuts grow in South Africa?
  • There are few registered cultivars for groundnuts in South Africa; however, research on cultivar improvements is under way. These cultivars are also recommended for warm, dry areas such as the North West, Limpopo, the Northern Cape and the western Free State. Groundnut is a self-pollinating, indeterminate, annual, herbaceous legume.
  • How are groundnuts sold?
  • Groundnuts are sold mainly as edible groundnuts and crushed groundnuts, as seed and for the animal feed industry. Marketing of groundnuts, like any other crop, is free of government intervention. Producers are able to take advantage of the free-market system through techniques such as hedging and market research.