reliable soybean oil refinery plant in malawi

   
reliable soybean oil refinery plant in malawi
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • reliable soybean oil refinery plant in malawi
  • Why is soybean important in Malawi?
  • Soybean is one of the most important crops in Malawi. It is a versatile grain legume because it has a variety of uses. Soybean is rich in protein, vegetable oil and essential minerals. This crop has the ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen and therefore, improves soil fertility.
  • Is soybean a viable alternative food & cash crop in Malawi?
  • Soybean is increasingly becoming popular and serving as an alternative food and cash crop. The area under soybean production as well as productivity are increasing in Malawi due to government policies on value addition, domestic use and crop diversification.
  • Which rhizobia is used for soybean cultivation in Malawi?
  • soybean will utilise the indigenous rhizobia left by the previous soybean crop. Currently, Tikolore is the only promiscuous soybean variety released for cultivation in Malawi. The inoculant that is recommended is SOY inoculant. This inoculant is Research Stations. It can also be available in other research stations
  • What are the soybean yields in Malawi agro-ecological zones?
  • agro-ecological zones in Malawi. However, soybean yields are still low as farmers obtain 800 kg/ha on average against the potential yield of 2000-2500 kg/ha. Development and promo- 6 years, has signicantly enhanced productivity from 600kg/ha to 800kg/ha (See Figure 1).