Most of the remaining residue (soybean meal) is used as animal feed. In the 2002¨C2003 growing season, 30.6 million tons (MT) of soybean oil were produced worldwide, constituting about half of worldwide edible vegetable oil production, and thirty percent of all fats and oils produced, including animal fats and oils derived from tropical plants.
What are the soya beans exports in Zimbabwe?
The Zimbabwe soya beans exports are classified as: Soya beans, whether or not broken (excluding seed for sowing) (HS code 120190) The total values in export for soya beans in Zimbabwe were US$ 41, US$ 496, US$ 251 and US$ 246 in US dollar thousand for the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 in that order.
Does Zimbabwe need soya bean?
Indeed soya bean contributes significantly to food security in Zimbabwe and it is therefore strategic to attain some level of autarky (or self-sufficiency) with regards to soya bean.The country requires about 220 000 tonnes of soya bean annually for food, feed and other industrial needs.
Why is soybean an important crop in Zimbabwe?
Soyabean is an important crop in Zimbabwe, especially in high rainfall areas like Mashonaland provinces. It is popular among farmers for its use in the household as food. Brainstorming: Ask participants why they think soyabean is such an important crop.