Challenges

The major constraints or challenges in the implementation of this programme include the following:

ü  Lack of high yielding, non-shattering and disease resistant varieties of soybean seeds.

ü  Non adoption of improved technologies due to poor regular trainings/capacity building of farmers and Extension Agents

ü  The problems of short longevity (lifespan) nature of seed due to its oil content.

ü  The present low yielding condition of the crop as compared to other contemporary crops such as maize and rice.

ü  Marketing constraints due to lack of market information on the part of small scale soybean farmers.

ü  Non adoption of Sole Cropping pattern resulting to low hectarage as the crop is being cultivated as a minor crop.

ü  Lack of strong/functional Soybean Farmers’ Association with national identity that can create the required value added chain which will move the sector forward.

ü Insufficient budget allocation leading to low production and further necessitate importing of processed soybean cake by processors and marketers.