soybean seeds oil mill in ethiopia

   
soybean seeds oil mill in ethiopia
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • soybean seeds oil mill in ethiopia
  • When was soybean introduced in Ethiopia?
  • The crop was introduced in Ethiopia in the 1950s and its research started in the 1970s. Soybean is an economically important leguminous crop in Ethiopia. It is considered a cash crop and its value is underlined by the crop’s worth, in terms of foreign earning.
  • Why is Ethiopia’s oilseed sector important?
  • Ethiopia¡¯s oilseed sector plays an important role in generating foreign exchange earnings and supporting the livelihoods of market actors across the value chain.
  • What oilseeds are used in Ethiopia?
  • Nine oilseeds namely noug, gomenzer, linseed, soybean, sunflower, castor, sesame, ground nut and cotton are important in Ethiopia for edible oil consumption. During the last 60?years, 156 varieties with their production practices were registered. Sesame contributes significantly to the foreign currency earnings next to coffee.
  • Why is soybean important in Ethiopia?
  • Soybean is an economically important leguminous crop in Ethiopia. It is considered a cash crop and its value is underlined by the crop’s worth, in terms of foreign earning. Besides, it serves as a raw material for food and feed factories as well as the crop has an important source of protein for both humans and livestock.