Food crops make up 70% of all of Togo’s agricultural output. They are primarily destined to local consumption rather than exported. Regardless, they generate substantial, and “safe,” revenues for farmers, given the permanent demand of the domestic market. They include mainly grains and tubers.
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.
Does Togo produce voandzou?
Concerning legumes, Togo produces voandzou, beans, and groundnuts. For the latter, while annual yields were usually around 40,000 tons, they have been decreasing recently due to the closure of some peanut oil factories. In 2018, the country produced 208,000 tons of beans and cowpeas. These are mainly cotton, coffee, cocoa, and palm oil.
Does adetikope have a soybean processing plant in Togo Soja?
Adetikope Industrial Platform is proud to officially announce the full operationality of Togo Soja, the local Soya processing plant located in the area ,” PIA announced. With a total investment of US$25M (approximately 15.2 billion FCFA), Togo Soja has 2 processing units that will be used to produce soybean oil and cakes.