Zimbabwe sugarcane production manual book Michael St. John Clowes, Wendy L Breakwell Published in 1998 in Chiredzi by Zimbabwe sugar association Experiment station Farmers are grouped in groups and have a committee which has a co-ordinator and do encourage each other to avoid defaulters who may affect the group’s next season contract/loans or supply of inputs. Other producers within the SADC and COMESA include Mozambique and Tanzania. Back home, financial institutions and partners can offer the same services, which will safeguard the development of the value chain. Livestock production in Zimbabwe includes beef, dairy, poultry, pigs and to a lesser extent goats and sheep. Sesame seeds are mainly used in confectionery and oil extraction. The oil is also used in the treatment and production of ointments for burns and wounds. Farmers who have Sesame Farmers’ cards will buy the seeds at subsidized prices and the board will also regulate and institute all controls with regards to the planting, training and trade of sesame in the region. Sesame ranks sixth in the world production of edible oil seeds–3,312,986 million tons, see Table 1. Sesame Planting 30 4.2. Zimbabwe is targeting 100 000 tonnes of sesame crop during the 2020/21 summer farming season as it moves to boost production of export crops to increase foreign currency earnings. 3Y +0.1%. Such an approach that values all players in the entire value chain could help boost production and exports from smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe, including those from rural areas. Sesame ( Sesamum indicum L.) is the oldest indigenous oilseed crop, with longest history of cultivation in India. 06 Smallholder Horticultural Production and Business Trainer’s Manual The land reform programme (1980-2010) saw significant changes in the Zimbabwe agricultural landscape with effects hitting hard on the horticulture subsector, which was dominated by large commercial farmers (LSCF) land ownership dropping from 34% to 5%. FIRST STAR LIMITADA IS A COMPANY REGISTERED ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF REPUBLIC MOZAMBIQUE IN 2009. 1.1 Overview of the Zimbabwe animal production system Location and Size of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in the Southern African region, lying between the 150 33’ S and 220 24’ S latitudes and 250 12’ E and 330 03’ E longitudes. This is of the areas local businesses can consider, creating viable industrial sites that will make Zimbabwe a hub for oil extraction in the region. Global sesame production is forecast to reach 9,26 million tonnes by 2040, up from 5,53 million tonnes in 2017. Primary producer co-operatives collect products from their members and sell in primary transaction centres and directly to exporters through the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange. Farming: Farmers are constantly trained and checked by Agricultural extension officers who will be equipped with both the knowledge and mobility to reach each and every group or farmer regularly. It is a short-day plant but also grows well in long-day areas. Already, Government is targeting 100 000 tonnes of sesame crop during the 2020/21 summer farming season. Southwest Research-Extension Center | Kansas State University In addition to its unique and increasingly popular flavour, sesame is widely used in the production of dietary supplements, oils, confectioneries, pastes and healthy snacks. Farm Africa Sesame Production and Marketing Project Final Report Page 3 of 17 Producing better quality, cleaner sesame and employing their newly acquired marketing skills meant that farmers saw the per kilo price of their sesame soar by almost 30% from Tsh 1,690/= in 2011 to Tsh 2,150/= in 2014. Ethiopia, where sesame is the second most profitable export after coffee, is among the top producers of sesame seed in the world. According to UNIDO, ECX promotes and enables growth of sesame seed production by way of guaranteeing the product grade and quantity and operating a system of daily clearing and settling of contracts. Such checks on quality by a central body will allow the Zimbabwean product to be competitive on the export market. 4. The diverse uses of sesame, from direct consumption as food to an ingredient in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, makes it a high-value product in regional and international markets. Sesame has negligible economic damage from deer, hogs, and birds. And apply MOP if deficiency observed. Quoting figures from Trade Map, ZimTrade revealed that Zimbabwe exported sesame seed worth $1,8 million in 2017 to Mozambique and Egypt. Ethiopia is one of the sesame-growing and exporting countries in Africa and has high quality sesame seed varieties suitable for wide range applications. Metric Ton +4.1%. All rights reserved. Small family 5 to 20 members, it was placed in the Endangered category according to IUCN in 1960. in 2018. Sesame production in Uganda between 2004 and 2008 averaged 158,600 tonnes/year (FAO, 2010). Frost conditions, heavy rains or prolonged drought are not good for sesame cultivation. “It is a drought tolerant crop making it suitable for cultivation in drought-prone areas of Zimbabwe. Despite the global price volatility, volumes of sesame seed traded between 2013 and 2016 increased by 40,3 percent from 1,4 million tonnes to 2,1 million tonnes over the three-year period. To realise maximum revenue from the product, Ethiopia has been investing in value addition, focusing on oil extraction from sesame seed. This strong growth in production and demand presents an opportunity for Zimbabwean farmers to consider commercial production of sesame, as well as value addition to maximise on potential revenue. Perspectives in Sesame Production Glossary Bibliography Biographical Sketch Summary Sesame is one of the most ancient oil crops known to mankind. 2 Farmer's Handbook on Pig Production maturity at 13 to 33 months and live 10 to 12 years in the wild. To realise this potential and increase revenue in exports from agriculture, there is a need for farmers to diversify their crops, focusing on niche produce that can be value-added into different high-end products. Sesame seed is one of the oldest oilseed crops and is mainly produced in Asia and Africa, which together account for more than 90 percent of global production. Uganda is the world’s fifth biggest producer of sesame after India (666,020), METHODOLOGY Keana Local Government Area is located in Southern part of Nasarawa State (North Central Nigeria) between latitude 7oN and 8oN Sesame varieties are suitable for a range of soils, but generally prefer fertile and well-drained soil in warmer climates. Found in the wild, but for the commercial production to receive seed, Rs 10000 per piglet to To encourage local production, Government could consider improving policies, incentives and restrictions to encourage producers and exporters alike to invest in the production and export of value-added products. It is grown as a rain fed crop throughout the tropics and subtropics. Email Us: Contact US, © 2020 The Sunday Mail | Disclaimer | Copyright, Although local production is low, countries in the region such as Mozambique can supply raw sesame seed to Zimbabwe, which will be value-added into high-end oil and pharmaceutical products. La production du sésame a augmenté de 1.500% entre 2007 et 2012*. The plants grow to a mature height of up to one metre and harvesting occurs between 100 and 130 days after planting. Sesame or gingelly is commonly known as til (Hindi, Punjabi, Assamese, Bengali, Marathi), tal (Gujarati), nuvvulu, manchi nuvvulu (Telugu), ellu (Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada), tila/pitratarpana (Sanskrit) and rasi (Odia ) in different parts of India. They produce expensive oils which cost a minimum of $10/litre in the developed world. T ABLE 6.1 Production of Sesame Seed and Oil in Different Regions of the W orld Region Sesame seed (tons, %) Sesame oil (tons, %) T otal (tons) Africa 808,864 1,336,763 2,145,627 The SUNUP team takes a broad look at sesame production in Oklahoma and zero in on the tough issue of weed control in sesame crops. white sesame seeds,sesame seeds,hulled sesame seeds,mixed sesame seed,black sesame seed,bulk sesame seeds,dried sesame seeds. Raw Sesame average prices in Asia range between USD $1200-$1700/ton. According to UNIDO, Ethiopia produced annually on average 450 571 tonnes of sesame seed from 2010 to 2016. At the moment there is no company in Southern Africa doing colour sorting, roasting and dehaulling of which if this is tapped, the prices are bound to increase. Furthermore, the study verified that in addition to the quantity of sesame marketed, market price, selling channels, Cottco acting managing director, Pious Manamike, recently told farmers in Mashonaland West that Government is set to avail resources to local farmers to increase production in the next season. Countries where sesame is an integral part of their national cuisines have reported increased imports of the product. reduced production costs. This is one way to ensure that sesame seed production is commercialised and that those exporting formalise their process, which in turn can help them earn more and the country benefits from their activities. The sources are located in Nacala Corridor. Sesame production in Zimbabwe has been limited and in the past three years development cooperation partners have been supporting small-scale farmers in its cultivation as an alternative cash crop. The sesame is a tropical crop that requires hot conditions during the growth period. On the exporting front, Ethiopia has successfully integrated all value chain players through the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX), which handles all international transactions. Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is grown in areas with annual rainfall of 625-1100mm and temperature of >270C. One of these crops is sesame seed. The Processes: We will initially start with a limited number of farmers who will be required to farm at most three hectares each and the following season will see us doubling the number of farmers or hectares and the process will follow the same pattern while more and more consumers become aware of the advantages of health living from sesame seeds. Only two oilseed crops, cotton and sunflower, have retained high production figures with cotton having remained consistent throughout. Sesame is fast becoming the cash crop for some economies in Africa. FIRST STAR LIMITADA. The project started by working with sesame farmers in Magway to identify relatively simple solutions that addressed priority constraints relat-ed to achieving and rewarding higher sesame quality. However, their contribution to the national economy is limited. It is a drought tolerant crop making it suitable for cultivation in drought-prone areas of Zimbabwe. Nutritional profi le of sesame seeds Sesame oil is highly stable and rarely turns rancid in hot cli-mates. As of 2003, there were more than 3 Mio goats in Zimbabwe, about 70% of which were found in the semi-arid areas and owned by small-scale farmers. Cnr George Silundika & Sam Nujoma Although local production is low, countries in the region such as Mozambique can supply raw sesame seed to Zimbabwe, which will be value-added into high-end oil and pharmaceutical products. Figures from Trade Map show that global exports of sesame seed in 2019 amounted to US$3,07 billion, up from US$2,7 billion in 2018 and US$2,2 billion in 2017. This is a low-hanging fruit that can drive exports from farmers across the country, given the good climatic conditions which can promote abundant supply of grain, tobacco, fruits and vegetables. 6.02M. As production increases, it is important to link farmers with markets so that they have ready off-takers once the crop is harvested. Tobacco is in the high rainfall regions and cotton is for the semi-arid or low rainfall areas. sesame production under two applications; and, identifying constraints to increased sesame production in the area. Average Production Price. Farmers must work closely with ZimTrade, the national trade development and promotion organisation, which can provide market insights and pointers as well as linking them with potential buyers within the region and beyond. (close to 0% Low colestral fat content) which is comparable to olive oil. Herald House his is a low-hanging fruit that can drive exports from farmers across the country, given the good climatic conditions which can promote abundant supply of grain, tobacco, fruits and vegetables. Production of the crop is being targeted at cotton growers and spearheaded by The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco). Soil Requirements Grows best on medium to light, well-drained soils. Sesame is well adapted to a wide range of soils, but requires deep, well-drained, fertile sandy loams. Of this, Zimbabwe’s share of the export market was a paltry US$85 000, an indication that more needs to be done to grow exports of sesame seed. You can learn about the current and historical production volume & price information. Major exporters last year were Sudan (US$606 million), India (US$529 million), Ethiopia (US$332 million), Nigeria (US$289 million) and Tanzania (US$189 million). Zimbabwe was once considered the breadbasket of Africa, a position not difficult to retain. Contract farming in Zimbabwe is whereby The Board gives or enter into an agreement with the farmer, supply inputs (seeds) during the growing season and over extension services so that The Board will buy the entire yield at harvest time. Once organised, local development partners can assist Zimbabwean farmers in creating an application that can help disseminate reliable and strategic information. SA Sesame Board specializes in sesame crop production and is spreading its wings majorly in Zimbabwe (mostly in formerly cotton producing areas which cover more than 300 000 hectares), the Limpopo, North West and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa, the northern and western parts of Mozambique, the southern parts of Malawi, Southern parts of Zambia and eastern and north eastern … 6 Ethiopia’s sesame sector, Oxfam Research Report, July 2011 Table 1: Sesame production data in Metekel and Assosa 2010 Districts Area under sesame cultivation in hectares Estimated average yields in kg per hectare Range of yields in kg per hectare Estimated total production in thousand tons Price per kg of sesame in Birr per kg % of pro- Most Sesame production is done along river Shabelle and River Juba in the country due to access to water for irrigation. LICENSED CARRY ON … Goat production plays an important role in Zimbabwe’s agricultural development. It is rich in unsaturated fatty acids where the fatty acids composition is 14% saturated, 39% mono-unsaturated, and Communal farmers in most of Zimbabwe’s arid areas were mostly reliant on cotton production as their main cash crop which they started growing in the late 1960’s but now the soil fertility has been used up and yields have also dwindled and prices have declined to all-time lows of $0.30-$0.35 per kilogram. Seeds will be color sorted after the next phase/season’s production, and the third season will see us roasting the seeds, and manufacturing the end products aforementioned to add value, empower the communities thereby creating employment. The same countries are also major markets for Sesame oil. Planting Stage end point DAP: 0 - 5 - Emergence 34 5.1.2. More than other livestock, goats are particularly suited to the semi-arid sesame production, number of working family members, sesame crop yield and access to credit service determine the level of sesame production participation considerably. The country has potential to grow and export an array of produce that is sought-after in major regional and international markets. Our main product line is to register farmers, which database has 20 000 at the moment and is still growing exponentially, group them twenty per group and train them how to farm sesame. Sesame ranks twelveth in world vegetable oil produced–907,440 million tons, see Table 2. There are various actors in sesame value chain that include producers, primary producer co-operatives, small traders, suppliers, wholesalers, traditional oil millers, local consumers, and exporters. (i.e.) Latest time is 4th of July. Harare Sesame is adaptable to many types of soils although it performs better on well-drained soils and is usually produced on upland plains. Phone: +263 024 795771 The Sesame SFDA was established in April 2017 to aggregate production for the purpose of negotiating better prices. Statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) indicate that the world production of sesame in 2017 was around 5,5 million tonnes and most of it grown in Africa and Asia. This plant is a cash crop for semi-arid areas and can uplift the livelihood of peasant farmers who are growing smaller produce and selling in Mozambique (Expunge /Beira) and shipped to China and other Far East countries. 1Y +22.1%. “Sesame production in Zimbabwe has been limited and in the past three years development co-operation partners have been supporting small-scale farmers in its cultivation as an alternative cash crop,” ZimTrade said. Because of the nutritious-ness of Sesame cake, prices of the cake range between $550-$600/ton. The crop is tolerant to drought, but not to water logging and excessive rainfall. Malgré une hausse de la production par les RUA DANIEL NAPATIMA, NO 116, NAMPULA, NAMPULA, Mozambique,258. Projet SESAME: Commercialisation et Exportation du Sésame CONTEXTE Lutheran World Relief (LWR) met en œuvre le Projet de commercialisation et d’exportation du sésame (SESAME) d’une durée de cinq ans au Burkina Faso. Further to this ECX promotes market efficiency by operating a trading system where buyers and sellers can coordinate in a seamless way based on standardised contracts. This adaptability means it can be grown across all provinces in Zimbabwe, creating opportunities for farmers in dry areas to tap into export markets of agricultural produce. The production of oilseed crops in Zimbabwe has been erratic in the last few years due to a combination of factors among which are the recurrent drought and poor pricing policies. The added advantage of sesame is that it’s a legume and therefore increases soil fertility unlike cotton and tobacco which actually degrade the soil. At the moment the two most contracted cash crops are cotton and tobacco. PDF | On Mar 8, 2012, Muez Berhe and others published Sesame production manual | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate ECX has also been ensuring market transparency by disseminating market information in real time to all market players. Temperature Requirements Earliest time is when there is a 70ºF soil temperature in the morning. The residue or cake after oil pressing is used as livestock feeds. SA Sesame Board specializes in sesame crop production and is spreading its wings majorly in Zimbabwe (mostly in formerly cotton producing areas which cover more than 300 000 hectares), the Limpopo, North West and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa, the northern and western parts of Mozambique, the southern parts of Malawi, Southern parts of Zambia and eastern and north eastern parts of Botswana. Table 2 shows the sesame production and trade worldwide and Table 3 enlists the major sesame producers (FAO, 2005). The cake can be much consumed by the South African beef market. Obtain an overview of Zimbabwe's production of Sesame Seed. Production costs per acre are modest, being equal to or less than for soya beans or sorghum. 850 sesame seed for zimbabwe products are offered for sale by suppliers on Alibaba.com, of which oil seeds accounts for 1%. By comparison, sesame has got higher oil content. Maturity and Harvest Determination 34 5.1.1. Powerpoint lecture presentation with basic broiler production training lecture © 2016 Copyright Finard Investments. In addition, ECX has been central in risk management by offering contracts for future delivery, providing sellers and buyers a way to hedge against price risk. Total consumption by the Japanese market is around 160 000 tons annually with the bulk of their imports coming from the Ethiopian market. poultry, cattle and has an average price of $600/ton. Grown mainly in the tropics, sesame production is dominated by smallholders in developing countries. According to the International Trade Centre’s Market Price Information portal, the average price of sesame seed in international markets from January this year to date is US$1,133/tonne. As farmers consider increasing production, there is a need to take lessons from African countries that have been doing well, such as Ethiopia. A closer row spacing will apply to irrigated or high rainfall areas whilst wider spacing for dry areas. For commercial production, add 10-12 kg urea and 40-50 kg super phosphate per acre. Up to 2012, Somalia was ranked the 12th leading Sesame exporting country, that’s before the production went low for the last 2 years. Sesame has a very low G.I. Therefore Sesame can actually be a good resource of nitrogen in crop rotation. Sesame Production, Challenges and Opportunitiesin Ethiopia Abadi Berhane Girmay* Department of Plant Sciences, Aksum University, Ethiopia Submission: January 21, 2018; Published: May 03, 2018 *Corresponding author: Abadi Berhane Girmay, Department of Plant Sciences, Aksum University, Ethiopia, Email: Agri Res & Tech: Open Access J 15(5): ARTOAJ.MS.ID.555972 (2018) 00155 9. Sesame is a very leafy plant that terminates and self-defoliates without a frost. It 5Y. 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