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Cameroon: Artisanal Millers Vs. Industrial Plantations in a Palm Oil Paradox

Published on 11 Sep 2014
Many communities in Cameroon have mechanized the processing of oil palm fruits by using artisanal mills powered by car or motorbike engines. These mills are so profitable, the Cameroonian government is considering banning them. This story of paradoxes is explored in a new paper by Raymond Nkongho and other scientists from the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR).
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