tion of soybeans in the major producing regions of the country. This is evident from the decreases in production volumes in 2020 compared to the 2019 production season in all estern Cape, Northern Cape and Limpopo. 1.2 Production TrendsOn average, soybean production in South Africa is between 900 000 and 100 000 tons per annum at an avera
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.
Is soybean a major crop in Africa?
Generally, currently, soybean importation and exportation values have outstripped major crops like wheat and rice even without the inclusion of soybean oil or other processed forms. The ever-increasing demand for soybean in Africa saw an increase in the land dedicated to soybean cultivation in 2016 exceeding 1.5 million hectares.
Could soybean production be the bedrock of Africa’s food supply?
Moreover, in rotation with cereals such as maize and sorghum, soybean production has the potential to provide the bedrock of food and feed supply across Africa.