large capacity soybean oil plant for in zimbabwe

   
large capacity soybean oil plant for in zimbabwe
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • large capacity soybean oil plant for in zimbabwe
  • Why is soyabean important in Zimbabwe?
  • Soyabean is one of the most common crops with multiple benefits to the farmer, the industry and the economy. However, current demand for soyabean in Zimbabwe far outstrips supply, opening opportunities for farmers and the industry to plug in the disparities. Soyabean crop is used as an affordable source of protein for livestock feeds.
  • How much soybean is produced in Africa?
  • Soybean production in Africa occupies 1·3% of the total world area under soybean production representing 0·6% of the total production. In 2011, soybean was planted on 1·1 million ha of land in SSA, which is approximately 1% of the total arable land.
  • Does Zimbabwe need soyabean?
  • However, current demand for soyabean in Zimbabwe far outstrips supply, opening opportunities for farmers and the industry to plug in the disparities. Soyabean crop is used as an affordable source of protein for livestock feeds. It is also used in making cooking oil, margarine, soya chunks, soap, milk to name a few.
  • What is the oil-to-edible-oil value chain in Zimbabwe?
  • Zimbabwe’s oilseed-to-edible-oils value chain is concentrated around three seeds: soya bean, cotton, and sunflower, which are mainly used for the production of cooking oil for household and industrial use. Given the limited quantities in local production of oilseeds, edible-oil producers make use of import markets to source oilseeds.