Soybean Oil Plant Certificate in Zambia

Soybean Oil Plant Certificate in Zambia
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
Soybean Oil Plant Turkey in Zambia
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • Is soybean a food legume in Zambia?
  • INTRODUCTION Soybean (Glycine max) is an important food legume crop cultivated widely in Zambia at both large and small-scale levels. Soybean is the richest in terms of concentration and protein content among food legumes. Soya bean are also rich in oil.
  • Which province produces soya beans in Zambia?
  • Eastern province although comprised mainly of small-scale farmers, is one of the three main producers of soya beans in Zambia. Others are Central and Northern Provinces , .
  • Why is Soya a profitable crop in Zambia?
  • The soya bean production opens doors of opportunities for Zambian farmers. Notably, the climate in Zambia is largely favourable for soya production and the arable land is vast enough to accommodate future expansion. Most importantly, soya is a very profitable crop.
  • Where does Zambia import soybean oil?
  • Imports In 2021, Zambia imported $39.3M in Soybean Oil, becoming the 54th largest importer of Soybean Oil in the world. At the same year, Soybean Oil was the 37th most imported product in Zambia. Zambia imports Soybean Oil primarily from: South Africa ($23.1M), Argentina ($6.47M), Mauritius ($5.45M), Malaysia ($2.33M), and Mozambique ($1.62M).
  • How does rainfall affect soya bean production in Zambia?
  • Although the amount of rainfall in most areas of Zambia is adequate to support soya bean production, it is the distribution which is most critical. Soya bean yields are adversely afected when moisture is limiting during the reproductive stage.
  • Where is soybean grown in Lusaka?
  • The soybean crop is recommended to be grown in rotation with cereals. Though Soybean is widely adapted and is grown throughout the country, major production areas are found in agro ecological Region II of Lusaka and Central Provinces and parts of agro ecological Region III of Copperbelt Province. 2.0 Climatic and Soil Requirements