soybean oil making castor oil production line in malawi

   
soybean oil making castor oil production line in malawi
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • soybean oil making castor oil production line in malawi
  • Why is soybean important in Malawi?
  • Soybean is one of the most important crops in Malawi. It is a versatile grain legume because it has a variety of uses. Soybean is rich in protein, vegetable oil and essential minerals. This crop has the ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen and therefore, improves soil fertility.
  • 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.
  • Why is soybean production increasing in Malaw i?
  • Soybean production in Malaw i has had a sudden boost in the past 3-4 years as the global and local demand has continued to rise because of the versatility of these beans. Malawi is among the top 40 producers of soybean in the world according to Malawi Investment and Trade Centre. Soybean is rich in protein, vegetable oil and essential minerals.
  • Where is soybean produced in Malawi?
  • Soybean is produced in almost all the districts of Malawi as source of food and income, livestock feed, export earnings and also for improving soil fertility. However, the major producing areas are Kasungu, Lilongwe and Mzuzu Agricultural Development Divisions (ADDs) respectively.