2024 trends pinch farmers; Maharashtra soybean area to drop by 2 lakh hectares

Maharashtra’s soybean cultivation area is expected to decrease by two lakh hectares due to poor returns on the produce last year. External factors such as the import of soybean cake as fodder and the government’s reluctance to purchase have dampened farmers’ interest in soybean cultivation. Other factors include losses caused by irregular rainfall and delays…

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Domestic feed and food sectors’ consumption of soy in October–December decreased

During the first three months of the oil year 2023–24, beginning in October, soya bean offtake by the domestic feed and food sector has been slow. The feed sector consumed 18.5 lakh tones (lt) during the October–December period, according to the most recent figures provided by the Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA). This is…

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