South Africa gains its share of the global soybean market

Published Nov 30, 2021

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South Africa's soybean production has seen a significant increase of nearly 40% in 2021, reaching an all-time high of 2.2 million tonnes this marketing year. This surge is attributed to a record planted area and favorable weather conditions, resulting in a record oilseed production and a substantial increase in oilseed meal production. The growth in soybean cultivation is celebrated by Gerhard Scholtmeier, chairman of the Protein Research Foundation, who has advocated for soybeans in South Africa for two decades. The challenges and successes of soybean production in the country, including the impact of seed retention and the benefits of rotary cropping, have played a crucial role in establishing South Africa as a significant player in the global soybean industry.

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Soybean production in South Africa increased by almost 40% in 2021 to an all-time high due to record planted area and favorable weather conditions. As a result of a record harvest, South Africa expects 2.2 million tonnes of oilseed this marketing year and will produce 1.5 million tonnes of oilseed meal, which is also a record www.farmersweekly.co.za Annelie Coleman spoke to Gerhard Scholtmeier, chairman of the Protein Research Foundation, which is a strong supporter of soybeans in South Africa and has promoted the crop for the past 20 years. He also predicted a huge success for the African community four years ago. - Why are you so passionate about soybeans? “From the beginning, my challenge was to prove that soybeans can be grown successfully in South Africa. In the 1970s, large amounts of fishmeal were used in animal feed in South Africa, so even chickens tasted fish. While there was a clear oversupply with fishmeal, little soy was produced. For comparison. In 1972, the United ...

Source: Oilworld