soybean oil plant with meal processing in botswana

   
soybean oil plant with meal processing in botswana
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • soybean oil plant with meal processing in botswana
  • How is soybean meal produced?
  • Soybean meal is produced by different processing methods such as solvent extraction (soybean flakes 1.5% oil), and mechanical extraction by screw press (soymeal press cake >5% oil). Soymeal accounts for 62.5% of total oil meal and it also represents the 61% protein source to feed livestock (A. et al., 2011).
  • What is soybean oil meal?
  • The dominance of soybean oil meal is due to its high nutritional value and favorable cost of production. The term, ¡°soy proteins¡± refers to processed, edible dry soybean products other than animal feed meals. Many types are produced for use in human and pet foods, and milk replacers and starter feeds for young animals.
  • What is the future of soybean production in Africa?
  • Soybean production is expected to dominate in the future in Africa due to its cash crop value from oil extraction and animal feed. Governmental and agro©industries can help provide the required economic opportunities through improved soybean©based supply chains involving consumers and producers.
  • Should small-scale farmers grow soybeans in Africa?
  • Small-scale farmers in Africa could earn a lot of benefits from growing soybeans as soy constitutes one of the largest sources of vegetable oil and animal protein feed in the world (Sugiyama et al., 2015).