high efficiency plant for soybean oil processing in malawi

high efficiency plant for soybean oil processing in malawi
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • high efficiency plant for soybean oil processing in malawi
high efficiency plant for soybean oil processing in malawi
high efficiency plant for soybean oil processing in malawi
high efficiency plant for soybean oil processing in malawi
high efficiency plant for soybean oil processing in malawi
  • Why is soybean production increasing in Malawi?
  • The area under soybean production as well as productivity is increasing in Malawi due to gov-ernment policies on value addition, domestic use and crop diversification. Consequently, there is a significant expansion of the soybean industry within Malawi and with substantial demand for export market.
  • What is the soy yield in Malawi?
  • While soy yield globally is 4,000 kg per hectare, in Malawi an average farmer harvests a mere 800 kg for the same land size. Lack of quality seed and limited varieties are major challenges facing the value chain. Malawi has only three soy varieties: Nasoko, Tikolole, and Makwacha.
  • How many soy varieties are there in Malawi?
  • Malawi has only three soy varieties: Nasoko, Tikolole, and Makwacha. These varieties do not best suit farmers’ needs and agricultural ecological zones. The African Seed Access Index observes that Malawi has been using the same three varieties for nearly 20 years—a sign of a stagnant sector.
  • Is soybean a good crop for agro-ecological zones in Malawi?
  • Agronomic studies on soybean have shown that the crop is well adapted for production in all agro-ecological zones in Malawi. However, soybean yields are still low as farmers obtain 800 kg/ha on average against the potential yield of 2000-2500 kg/ha.