big soybean oil extraction lines in malawi

   
big soybean oil extraction lines in malawi
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • big soybean oil extraction lines in malawi
  • Why is the soybean industry growing in Malawi?
  • The area under soybean production as well as productivity are increasing in Malawi due to government 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.
  • Will a large-scale oil extraction plant increase the demand for soybeans?
  • A large-scale investment in a soybean oil extraction plant (now under construction in Rwanda), with a capacity of 36 000 tonnes of oil per year, is expected to further increase the demand for soybean in the region (Rusike et al ., 2013 ).
  • Are there inoculums for soybeans available in Malawi?
  • There are inoculums for soybeans available in Malawi through Chetidze. These are normally moist inoculums that require refrigeration until used. How effective this is may still be a question. It is often logistical difficult to get viable inoculums that may require refrigeration to the farmers along with the seeds in a timely manner.
  • 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.