According to PIA, soybean processing is expected to fuel international and sub-regional exports. In Togo, Soybean cultivation has become profitable not only for soybean farmers but also for other actors in the value chain.
Why is organic soybean production growing in Togo?
Togo’s organic soybean production continues to expand as the small West African nation deepens its trading ties with the EU and other keen buyers. The sector has benefitted from grassroots organization as well as policy support from the top. Organic soybean stakeholders met about 90 miles outside the capital Lomo in Atakpame on September 6.
How many tons of soybeans does Togo produce?
In 2015, Togo produced less than 25,000 tons of soybeans. Since then, production increased five-fold to more than 200,000 tons in 2021. How did this happen?
Who supports soybean producers in Togo?
The Interprofessional Council for the Soybean Sector in Togo, for example, supports more than 24,000 producers, including 9,000 women.