lower residual oil rate soybean oil producing line in pakistan

   
lower residual oil rate soybean oil producing line in pakistan
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • lower residual oil rate soybean oil producing line in pakistan
  • What is soybean & its production in Pakistan?
  • Soybean area and production in Pakistan. Soybean is annual oilseed crop of family Leguminosae and mainly grown for edible seeds. It is the most economical source of protein (40%) for human food and animal feed. The seeds also contain 18-22% edible oil and fulfil the demand of food industry.
  • What are the challenges for soybean cultivation in Pakistan?
  • Along with other several challenges for soybean cultivation in Pakistan, the non-existence of improved production technology is of great concern. Production technology of soybean is as old as are the varieties i.e., >20 years old.
  • What are the major bottlenecks for soybean cultivation in Pakistan?
  • Moreover, the absence of area-specific production technology, non-existence of extension service, and lack of coherent policy to promote local oilseed production are the major bottlenecks for the cultivation of soybean in Pakistan.
  • Why is soybean important in Pakistan?
  • Soybean cultivation in Pakistan was primarily aimed at enhancing the production of edible oil, but it has a little share in domestic production as compared to other oilseed crops including cotton (Gossypium hirsutum), sunflower (Helianthus annuus) and rapeseed (Brassica napus).