soybean oil making machine capacity in ivory coast

   
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  • soybean oil making machine capacity in ivory coast
Is soybean a new crop in Africa?

Soybean is a growing global commodity crop with strong demand due to its use as an edible oil and as a key ingredient in animal feeds, such as for poultry. However, soybean is a new crop in Africa and there are few high-yielding variety options available especially to smallholder farmers.

Is soybean a good crop in Malawi?

Protein and oil are seed components of great economical value for food, animal feed, and industrial use. In Malawi, soybean is well adapted for production in all agro-ecological zones (Kananji et al., 2013). However, soybean yields are still low, as smallholders obtain 11.90 - 14.87 bushels per acre on average (Malawi Soybean Outlook, 2016).

Does registration and release of new soybean varieties affect the soybean value chain?

The registration and release of new soybean varieties across countries should positively affect the soybean value chain in Africa. Kananji, G.A.D., Yohane, E., Siyeni, D., Kachulu, L., Mtambo, L., Chisama, B.F., Malaidza, H., Tchuwa, F., & Mulekano, O. (2013). A guide to soybean production in Malawi.

What is feed the Future Lab for soybean value chain research?

USAID¡¯s Feed the Future Lab for Soybean Value Chain Research, aka the Soybean Innovation Lab (SIL), is a research for development project begun in 2013. The team of 45 US researchers work in 17 countries, most of which are in Sub-Saharan Africa.