The market for soybean in Nigeria is growing very fast with opportunities for improving the income of farmers. Currently, SALMA Oil Mills in Kano, Grand Cereals in Jos, ECWA Feeds in Jos, KARMA FOOD Ltd in Gwagwalada, AFCOT Oil Seed Processors, Ngurore, Adamawa State, and P.S. Mandrides in Kano, all process soybean.
Why is soybean important in Nigeria?
Soybean is among the major industrial and food crops grown in every continent. The crop can be successfully grown in many States in Nigeria using low agricultural input and cultivation has expanded as a result of its nutritive and economic importance and diverse domestic uses. It is also a prime source of vegetable oil in the international market.
Can we grow soybean in Nigeria?
IITA, along with partners, has developed improved technologies for soybean production. This handbook outlines crop production practices that farmers may use to grow it profitably in Nigeria. Why grow soybean?
Is soybean meal available in Nigeria?
Farmers are encouraged by the current selling price of soy- bean with the consideration of little fertilizer requirement. The relative availability of soybean meal in Nigeria has Fig.2. Comparing Nigeria and the Republic of Korea’s trends in soybean production. 1960-2020 based on (a) Area of Land (b) production