CONCLUSION
The present investigation was under
taken with a view to analyzing the critical issues
relating to economics of palm oil processing in
Ondo state, Nigeria. Among the palm oil
processing techniques about 9% of the processors
used hand pressing techniques, while others used
hydraulic hand press and power propelled
hydraulic press. The results of the profitability
analysis in palm oil processing in the area showed
a level of profitability while factors such as high
rentage of palm plantation, extraction and
transport costs were the most critical factors
inhibiting profi Table palm oil processing.