Ghana’s soybean production potential stands at an impressive 700,000 tonnes per year. However, only about 26 percent of this potential is being realized. The cultivation area covers an estimated 102,000 hectares of the 250,000 hectares of land suitable for production countrywide.
What is Ghana doing to improve soybean production?
A ground-breaking initiative aimed at enhancing Ghana’s soybean production and addressing food and nutrition security challenges was launched today at an event attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Dr Bryan Acheampong, the Ambassador of Japan, H.E. Mochizuki Hisanobu, FAO Representative in Ghana, Yurdi Yasmi and key stakeholders.
What is the best oil production company in Ghana?
Vester Mills Ghana Limited is considered the best oil production company in Ghana. There is no other company that can surpass it.
How to choose a site for soyabean production?
1.1 Site selection Land for soyabean production should have a well-drained soil, p ferably sandy-loam soil.The soil should have no hardpan to enhance water percolation and prevent flooding during heavy downpour as well as to allow easy penet tion by the plant roots.If possible, use a flat land or a land with a gentle slope to
How to plant soyabean seeds?
tified seeds for sowing.Treat seeds with fungicide (e.g., Captan, Apron Plus or Thiram) at the rate of one sachet per 8 kg seeds to control soil-borne pathogens or fungal iseases before planting.Use soyabean variet s resistant to diseases.For viral diseases, uproot and
Can I Harvest soyabean by rooting the whole plant?
fertility. Recommended.It is not advisable to harvest soyabean by u rooting the whole plants. This harvesting method removes the roots from the soil and decrease the amount of residual nitrogen that can be added to the oil to improve fertility. It also decreases the organic ma