1.0: Introduction
1.4 Opportunities for Increased Soybean Production in Malawi
Soybean Industry has lots of opportunities to expand as below:
High demand for soybean to produce feed due to expansion of the poultry and fish industries in Malawi
Private sector interest, especially processors to support and enhance soybean production to meet local demand
Availability of suitable varieties adaptable to almost all agro-ecological zones
Formation of the Soybean Association of Malawi that is equipped to drive the soybean industry and the establishment of Legumes Development Trust (LTD) to support partnership and promote market development
Political will and government initiatives in place to enhance soybean production
Figure 2: Well graded soybean ready for the market