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  • How much soybean oil is produced in Pakistan?
  • 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.
  • How does competition affect soybean production in Pakistan?
  • Competition from established crops in various regions of the country has an additional negative impact on restricted soybean production. ... ... Despite being an agricultural country, Pakistan is facing severe shortage of edible oils and overwhelmingly depends on the import of edible oil to meet domestic needs (Asad et al. 2020; Tariq et al. 2022).
  • When was soybean introduced in Pakistan?
  • Soybean was introduced in Pakistan as an oilseed crop during the early 1960s, but its cultivation remained limited until 1970s when adaptability and production trials conducted all over the county yielded promising results.
  • What are the major bottlenecks for soybean cultivation in Pakistan?
  • Moreover, the absence of area-specific production technology, non-existence of extension service, and lack of coherent policy to promote local oilseed production are the major bottlenecks for the cultivation of soybean in Pakistan.
  • Why is soybean production low in Pakistan?
  • There are several reasons behind Pakistan's low soybean production. The lack of high-yielding cultivars suitable for various agro-climatic zones and growing seasons is one of them (Asad et al., 2020). Furthermore, soybean germplasm is not very diverse, especially in terms of photo-insensitive germplasm (Asad et al., 2020). ... ...