soybean oil production plant milling machine in zambia

   
soybean oil production plant milling machine in zambia
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • soybean oil production plant milling machine in zambia
  • Is Soya a profitable crop in Zambia?
  • Abstract: The soya bean production opens doors of opportunities for Zambian farmers. Notably, the climate in Zambia is largely favourable for soya production and the arable land is vast enough to accommodate future expansion. Most importantly, soya is a very profitable crop.
  • Where are soya beans grown in Zambia?
  • Research has indicated that soya beans are cultivated in nearly all the parts of Zambia, but mainly in the Eastern, Central and Northern Provinces. According to Lubungu et al. (2013:13) from 2001 to 2010 the Eastern province was responsible for 42% of the soya beans produced in Zambia.
  • Is Zambia self-sufficient in soya bean production?
  • Zambia is largely self-sufficient in soya bean production. According to TBSP (2010), 85% of the supply of soya comes from commercial farmers, characterized by high use of inputs, use of irrigation and relatively high yields of over 2.9 tons per hectare. He further pointed out that only 2% of soya beans supply in 2010 came from imports (TBSP, 2010).
  • How does rainfall affect soya bean production in Zambia?
  • Although the amount of rainfall in most areas of Zambia is adequate to support soya bean production, it is the distribution which is most critical. Soya bean yields are adversely afected when moisture is limiting during the reproductive stage.