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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