globino soybean processing plant in cape town

   
globino soybean processing plant in cape town
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • globino soybean processing plant in cape town
  • How many soybeans were planted in South Africa in 2022/2023?
  • The soybean industry is at the forefront of this exceptional increase and in 2022/2023 a record of 1 148 300 ha soybeans were planted in South Africa with a record harvest of 2,75 million tons. In certain districts of the country soybeans have now become the main crop.
  • When was the levy on soybeans introduced in South Africa?
  • The levy on soybeans was introduced on 1 March 2019 and almost immediately after it was implemented, many new cultivars and biotechnology, including drought-tolerant genes (currently being tested locally), became available in South Africa.
  • How has grain SA changed the industry?
  • With Grain SA at the forefront, various role-players have been involved in the expansion of the industry over the past 15 years through the establishment of more processing capacity, more hectares planted, a higher demand for local products and more exports.
  • How many tons does a hectare of soybean produce?
  • A hectare of soybeans produces a 2,5-ton yield, while a hectare of maize yields 6,5 tons of grain. That is less than half the load to be transported and offers high value for less tons.¡¯ According to Du Plessis the soybean success story is an example for the economic sectors in the rest of the country.