setting up a small soybean oil mill plant in zambia

   
setting up a small soybean oil mill plant in zambia
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • setting up a small soybean oil mill plant in zambia
  • Why is Soya a profitable crop in Zambia?
  • The soya bean production opens doors of opportunities for Zambian farmers. Notably, the climate in Zambia is largely favourable for soya production and the arable land is vast enough to accommodate future expansion. Most importantly, soya is a very profitable crop.
  • Which province produces soya beans in Zambia?
  • Eastern province although comprised mainly of small-scale farmers, is one of the three main producers of soya beans in Zambia. Others are Central and Northern Provinces , .
  • Which country produces the most soybeans in Africa?
  • In Sub-Saharan Africa, South Africa was reported as the largest soybean producer in 2016, followed by Nigeria, Zambia, and Uganda . Zambia is the second-largest soybean producer in Southern Africa, with the Eastern province though comprised of small scale farmers, being one of the three main provinces involved in soybean production .
  • Why is the soybean factory operating under capacity?
  • The soybean factory is not operating at full capacity due to inadequate raw material supplies and the high cost of electricity to run all the machines. They produce 110 kg of crude soybean oil and 850 kg of cake a day from 1000 kg of crop. Due to the irregular supply of soybeans, the factory may only operate for four days a week.