cotton soybean oil production line in lusaka

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • Is Soya a profitable crop in Zambia?
  • Abstract: 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.
  • Is Zambia self-sufficient in soya bean production?
  • Zambia is largely self-sufficient in soya bean production. According to TBSP (2010), 85% of the supply of soya comes from commercial farmers, characterized by high use of inputs, use of irrigation and relatively high yields of over 2.9 tons per hectare. He further pointed out that only 2% of soya beans supply in 2010 came from imports (TBSP, 2010).
  • Is Soya a global oil crop?
  • Among oil crops, soya covers a leading role at the global scale: Today, soya beans account for about 35% of the total harvested area devoted to annual and perennial oil crops (Thoenes, 2012) the crop’s share in global oilseed output is estimated at over 50% (Thoenes, 2012). Zambia is largely self-sufficient in soya bean production.
  • Is zamanita a good supplier of soybean meal?
  • Zamanita is a major supplier of soybean meal to various companies in the animal feeds industry in Zambia. Soybean meal is very high in protein and is mostly used as a protein supplement in animal feeds and diets for pigs, poultry, horses and ruminants with excellent results. It is also a good source of amino acids as well as energy for animals.