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How will soybean production change in Africa?
Soybean production will continue to increase in eastern and southern Africa, driven by an increased production per acre and an expansion of the production area, especially through increased intercropping and crop rotation.
Is soybean poised to dominate crop production in Africa?
Lam, H. M. (2018). Modelling predicts that soybean is poised to dominate crop production across Africa. Plant, Cell & Environment. Worldwide University Network (WUN). Garrett, R. D., Lambin, E. F., & Naylor, R. L. (2013). Land institutions and supply chain configurations as determinants of soybean planted area and yields in Brazil.
Could soybean production be the bedrock of Africa’s food supply?
Moreover, in rotation with cereals such as maize and sorghum, soybean production has the potential to provide the bedrock of food and feed supply across Africa.
How much soybean is produced in Africa?
Soybean production in Africa occupies 1·3% of the total world area under soybean production representing 0·6% of the total production. In 2011, soybean was planted on 1·1 million ha of land in SSA, which is approximately 1% of the total arable land.