Global Energy completes phase one of 7500 hectare jatropa project in Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, Global Energy completed phase one of its castor crop experiment in Sodo, with seeding commencing next month. Harvest is projected to be 12,000 tons of castor oil worth up to $13 million. Castor is being farmed by 25,000 small African landholders on 7500 hectares in Waletia and Gome.

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