OIL SEEDS
Oil Seeds are are used for the production of refined vegetable oil. With times oilseed scenario in India has undergone a tremendous change, mainly due to the modified trade policies. Another reason for this change is the alteration in the consumption pattern of the edible oils. Indian is one of the largest manufacturers of oil seeds in the world. Mainly three oil seeds that are soybean, groundnut, and rapeseed / mustard collectively make up more than 80% of the cultivated oil seeds output. Amongst the world production of oil seeds, India has the share of 27% for groundnut, 23% for sesame, 16% for rapeseed and 66% for Castor seed. The processing technology used is an amalgamation of traditional and modern concepts, which include general household crushing to the extruder/expander. According to a report dated 31st August' 2001, the productivity of oil seeds in India as compared to the world (tonnes/ hectare) is as follows:
The development in the segment of oilseeds was mainly seen after India gained independence. In the early 1990s, Peanuts were the major source for the development of vegetable oil, followed by Rapeseed. Additionally, Sunflower, Cottonseed, and Soybeans Seeds were also used for the same purpose. There are a number of oilseeds that are produced in India and used in the processing of vegetable oil. A brief of various oil seeds and their respective oil content is tabulated below:
According to a recent report of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), India's oilseed production increased in the year ending September 2009 that may result in the decrease in import rate of edible oils. One of the other important point of this report is the prediction that India's total oil seeds production is around 36 million tonnes, which is more than 6 percent as compared to the year ending September 2008. This has been possible to the enhancement in the production of soybean and peanuts.
Oil Seeds are are used for the production of refined vegetable oil. With times oilseed scenario in India has undergone a tremendous change, mainly due to the modified trade policies. Another reason for this change is the alteration in the consumption pattern of the edible oils. Indian is one of the largest manufacturers of oil seeds in the world. Mainly three oil seeds that are soybean, groundnut, and rapeseed / mustard collectively make up more than 80% of the cultivated oil seeds output. Amongst the world production of oil seeds, India has the share of 27% for groundnut, 23% for sesame, 16% for rapeseed and 66% for Castor seed. The processing technology used is an amalgamation of traditional and modern concepts, which include general household crushing to the extruder/expander. According to a report dated 31st August' 2001, the productivity of oil seeds in India as compared to the world (tonnes/ hectare) is as follows:| Oilseed | India | World Average | Highest |
| Soybean | 0.85 | 2.29 | 3.28(EU-15) |
| Cottonseed | 0.59 | 1.06 | 2.07(Australia) |
| Groundnut | 0.59 | 1.02 | 2.13(China) |
| Sunflower | 0.62 | 1.18 | 1.73(EU-15) |
| Rapeseed/ Mustard | 0.75 | 1.49 | 2.96(EU-15) |
The development in the segment of oilseeds was mainly seen after India gained independence. In the early 1990s, Peanuts were the major source for the development of vegetable oil, followed by Rapeseed. Additionally, Sunflower, Cottonseed, and Soybeans Seeds were also used for the same purpose. There are a number of oilseeds that are produced in India and used in the processing of vegetable oil. A brief of various oil seeds and their respective oil content is tabulated below:| Groundnut | 46 to 48% |
| Castor Seed | 40 to 48% |
| Sunflower Seed | 32 to 40% |
| Coconut / Copra | 62 to 68% |
| Palm Oil Seeds | 38 to 45% |
| Sesame Seeds | 50 to 56% |
| Rapeseeds | 38 to 45% |
| Mustard Seeds | 38 to 45% |
| Linseeds | 40 to 50% |
| Cotton Seeds | 18 to 22% |
| Soyabean | 18 to 22% |
| Palm Fruit | 20 to 22% |
According to a recent report of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), India's oilseed production increased in the year ending September 2009 that may result in the decrease in import rate of edible oils. One of the other important point of this report is the prediction that India's total oil seeds production is around 36 million tonnes, which is more than 6 percent as compared to the year ending September 2008. This has been possible to the enhancement in the production of soybean and peanuts.
