What is a Sunflower Seed?
Sunflower seeds are the seeds of the sunflower. There are three types of commonly used sunflower seeds: linoleic, high oleic, and sunflower oil seeds.
Each variety has its own unique levels of monounsaturated, saturated, and polyunsaturated fats. The information in this article refers mainly to the linoleic variety.
Sunflower Seeds Suppliers In South Africa
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Others Suppliers
Pannar Seed (Pty) Limited
Address: Witklip Farm, R555, Delmas, Johannesburg, 2210, South Africa
Hours: Open now
Phone: +27 13 665 8500
Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Address: Teesdale Estate Rhenosterspruit, Lanseria, 1748, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 11 548 2800
Monsanto South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Address: Fourways Blvd, Fourways, Sandton, 2055, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed
Phone: +27 11 790 8200
Limagrain Zaad South Africa
Address: Unnamed Rd, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 79 079 5994
PANNAR SEED (PTY) LTD
Address: Hildesheim Farm, R33, Greytown, 3250, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 33 413 9500
D Kingsbury
Address: 42 Gwigwi Mrwebi St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 3:30 pm ⋅ Opens 7:30 am Wed
Phone: +27 11 832 1237
Empella Agriculture
Address: 84 Maude St, Sandown, Sandton, 2146, South Africa
Areas served: Farms Port Elizabeth and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 10 745 4764
Does South Africa export sunflower seeds?
The country is expected to ship 750,000 tonnes of soybeans and 50,000 tonnes of sunflower seeds overseas.
“In the past, South Africa’s trade in oilseeds was generally limited, as the bulk of production was destined for local crushing and trade was directed to oils and meals,” the FAS said.
Which province in South Africa produces sunflowers?
Local business environment. Find the Grading Regulations for sunflowers and requirements for grain exports at http://agbizgrain.co.za.
The Free State (56%) and North West Province (28%) are the major producers of sunflower seed, followed by Limpopo (13.5%) (DALRRD, 2023).
Is sunflower farming profitable in South Africa?
According to Dr André van der Vyver, of the South African Cereals and Oilseeds Traders’ Association, hectares under sunflowers have reduced over the past few years due to a decline in profitability compared with other commodities: “The increase in maize yields far exceeds that of sunflower seed, which has remained nearly static
Does South Africa manufacture sunflower oil?
South Africa production
Sunflower seeds can be stored for up to 12 months. Nearly all of South Africa’s sunflower seeds are processed into sunflower seed oil and sunflower seed oilcake for human and animal consumption. A very small amount of South Africa’s sunflower seeds are exported to neighboring countries.