Groundnut

Food, oil production, livestock feed and value-added products.

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Groundnut

Overview

Food, oil production, livestock feed and value-added products.

Varieties

Natal common

Suitable zones

Best in well-drained soils across Natural Regions II-III with 500-800mm rainfall.

Production and inputs

  • Seed & inputs: Seed rate ~80-120 kg/ha; balanced NPK and inoculants as needed.
  • Typical yield: 1.0-2.0 t/ha under good management.
  • Common pests & diseases: Aphids, pod borers, rosette disease; store carefully to prevent aflatoxin.
  • Post-harvest storage: Dry to safe moisture (<10%) and store in ventilated, clean containers.

Markets & economics

Strong regional and export potential when quality and traceability are met.

Indicative price: $1,250 / MT (indicative global monthly avg) — IndexMundi (indicative)

GDP potential: High local demand and export opportunity; contributes to farmer incomes.