good quality soya palm oil plant in malawi

   
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  • good quality soya palm oil plant in malawi
What is the value of the Malawi soy market?

The value of the Malawi soy market is estimated at $30 million with the opportunity to double in the next couple of years. Despite its huge potential, the soy value chain has remained inert, with little done to stimulate output in terms of yield and quality.

Is soybean a viable export agro-ecological crop in Malawi?

Domestic demand for soybean by the processing agro-industries (growing poultry and fish industries), is high. Thus soybean has a ready domestic and export market that is not fully exploited. Agronomic studies on soybean have shown that the crop is well adapted for production in all agro-ecological zones in Malawi.

Can small farmers produce oilseeds in Malawi?

This analysis suggests that efforts to increase small farmers¡¯ production of oilseeds in Malawi should focus on farmers with larger landholdings in the Mid-altitude plateau zone. Land availability appears to be an important consideration in both farmers¡¯ decisions to produce oilseeds and how much of this to sell.

How to fertilize a soybean plant in Malawi?

Until nodulation occurs, the soybean plant depends on soil nitrogen for growth. Phosphorus is often the most deficient nutrient; therefore, apply optimum phosphorous fertilizer for good yield. Apply phosphorus using 2×50 kg bags for hectare of 23:21:0 +4S compound fertilizer available in Malawi.