with small soybean seed oil production line in cameroon

   
with small soybean seed oil production line in cameroon
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • with small soybean seed oil production line in cameroon
Why is soybean important in Cameroon?

With the increasing population of Cameroon that rose from about 4.3 million in 1950 to about 27.9 million in 2022, the demand of soybean has significantly increased. ... ... It also consists of 18% oil, making it an important crop for the production of edible oil (Inoussa et al., 2020).

What is the soybean value chain in Cameroon?

Graphical representation of the soybean value chain in the Sudano-Sahelian region of Cameroon. The first link is built around four uncoordinated actions which nevertheless make it possible to effectively support the supply of basic agricultural services (seeds, fertilisers, herbicides and financing).

Does Cameroon need to increase domestic supply to meet agro-industrial demand?

Macroeconomic data show that Cameroon imports an average of 20,000 tonnes of soybeans worth approximately CFAF 10 billion 4 a year, and GMO soybean meal worth CFAF 14 billion, 5 hence the challenge to increase domestic supply to meet agro-industrial demand.

What is the soybean production rate in Cameroon?

The cultivation and consumption of soybean in Cameroon dates as far back as 1978 with a recent average annual production rate of 9.23% (Nzossié & Bring, 2020).