Soybean is considered as irrigated and rainfed crop in Sudan. Four non-GM soybean varieties introduced from IITA were released for commercial production in Sudan under the names ‘Sudan 1’, ‘Sudan 2’, ‘Soya 3’, and ‘Soya 4’.
What is soybean in Sudan?
Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) is a new oilseed crop in Sudan. The start of commercial exploitation of soybean in Sudan is nearly four decades old. In this period, the crop has shown unparallel growth in area and production. Soybean is considered as irrigated and rainfed crop in Sudan.
Why is soybean production increasing in Sudan?
The expansion of soybean production in Sudan can be attributed to the growing demand for a high-protein ingredient in the livestock feed, the recent availability of high yielding improved varieties, the ease and low costs of production, and the high market demand. … …
Is soybean a commercial crop in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Soybean ( Glycine max (L.) Merr.) is a non-native and non-staple crop in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with potential to be a commercial crop owing to its wide range of uses as food, feed, and industrial raw material.