A new study will assess the potential of the Moringa tree to benefit smallholder farmers in Haiti.

Moringa oleifera is native to the southern foothills of the Himalayas in northwestern India but has been grown in Haiti for many years for its highly nutritious leaves that can be eaten raw or added to soup. These leaves are rich in vitamins A, B, C, D and E, and also contain high levels of calcium, potassium and protein. The oil from the seeds of the tree has various issues.

An article in The Business Journals outlines how, in recent years, the popularity of Moringa in Haiti has increased, largely due to the government promoting its cultivation.

Now, the Smallholder Farmers Alliance (SFA) in Haiti will lead a study focused on the potential for local production of dried Moringa leaves to be used as a nutritional supplement and for the oil extracted from Moringa seeds to be used in the cosmetics industry.

The study aims to provide an overview of the current market for Moringa products, including opportunities and requirements for market entry. It will also analyze the requirements to grow and process Moringa on an expanded commercial scale in Haiti.

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