Soybeans also known as soya beans, are a species of legume that has become one of the most widely consumed foods in the world with numerous uses. The plant is classed as an oilseed rather than a pulse which are extremely useful for human health and they are easy to cultivate as well. These legumes are produced in greatest numbers in the United States and South America, but they are actually native to East Asia. Nigeria is the largest producer of soybean in sub-Saharan Africa. Soya beans are mostly produced in the middle belt with Benue state accounting for the highest production in Nigeria.

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