soybean seed cold pressed oil production line in pakistan

   
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  • soybean seed cold pressed oil production line in pakistan
What is soybean & its production in Pakistan?

Soybean area and production in Pakistan. Soybean is annual oilseed crop of family Leguminosae and mainly grown for edible seeds. It is the most economical source of protein (40%) for human food and animal feed. The seeds also contain 18-22% edible oil and fulfil the demand of food industry.

Why is soybean an important oilseed crop?

Soybean (Glycine max L.) is an important oilseed crop worldwide owing to its diversity of end uses. In the year 2019-20, globally 341.76 million metric tons of soybean was produced which is 61% of the total oilseeds production. Its seed contains 18-23% oil and 38-44% protein. Seed is processed to extract oil for human consumption.

What are the major bottlenecks for soybean cultivation in Pakistan?

Moreover, the absence of area-specific production technology, non-existence of extension service, and lack of coherent policy to promote local oilseed production are the major bottlenecks for the cultivation of soybean in Pakistan.

When did soybean seeds come out in Pakistan?

Soybean seeds were released commercially in Pakistan in the 1970s along with sunflower and safflower (Khurshid et al., 2017). Soybean cultivation is over a vast range of agro-ecological zones including rain-fed land. ... ...