Local Technologies Boost Shea Butter Production

Posted on 29. Mar, 2010 by funlayo in Agriculture, Technology, The Experts

The Diola shea butter processing facility is located 2.5 hours outside of Bamako, Mali. This is by far the most mechanized shea production center that I have visited so far. Most of the equipment was brought in from neighboring Burkina Faso and modified for the use of the cooperative. Using appropriate technology can reduce some of the back breaking work involved in the production of shea butter. The most successful technologies in rural production should be easy to use and not require large amounts of electricity, water or fuel to function.