It is estimated that 2% of soybean production is consumed by humans directly as food, which amounts to an approximately 3 MMT. In Pakistan Soybean oil production increased up to 260 (Tons) in year 2017 as compared to 240 (Tons) in 2016. 2
Is soybean a profitable crop in Pakistan?
Soybean is a profitable crop with growing demand from poultry feed and solvent industry. In Pakistan, the demand for soybean oil and meal has increased many folds as a raw material for industry in the country.
When did soybean grow in Pakistan?
Soybean Crop and two other non-conventional oilseed crops, viz. Sunflower and Safflower were introduced in mid-sixties and commercial cultivation began in 1970-71. Coordinated Research work was started at Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) and Provincial Research Institutes in 1977-78 and eight soybean varieties were developed.
Why are soybeans not grown in Pakistan?
In Pakistan, the demand for soybean oil and meal has increased many folds as a raw material for industry in the country. Although the country has suitable agro-climatic conditions for soybean cultivation but the absence of varieties with high yield potential is one of the major reasons of its marginal cultivation.
How many varieties of soybean are there in Pakistan?
Coordinated Research work was started at Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) and Provincial Research Institutes in 1977-78 and eight soybean varieties were developed. Efforts were being made to commercialize soybean crop among farmers and the area under soybean cultivation reached to 5980 hectares during 1986-87.
Can we tap the local demand of soybean in Pakistan?
There is huge potential to tap the local demand of soybean by commercializing soybean crop in Pakistan. Moreover, the crop has been neglected for one reason or the other resulting in decline of its area under cultivation.