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Soybean (U.S.) or soya bean (UK) (Glycine max) is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean which has numerous uses. The plant is classed as an oil seed rather than a pulse by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).
Fat-free (defatted) soybean meal is a significant and cheap source of protein for animal feeds and many prepackaged meals; soya vegetable oil is another product of processing the soybean crop. For example, soybean products such as textured vegetable protein (TVP) are ingredients in many meat and dairy analogues. Soybeans produce significantly more protein per acre than most other uses of land.

Nigeria presently produces about 500,000 MT of Soybean annually making it the largest producer of the product on the African continent. Soybean is a legume which is produced in most the middle belt of the country with Benue state accounting for about 45% of the total production in country.

Soybeans are an important source of high quality and inexpensive protein and oil. With an average protein content of 40% and oil content of 20%, soybean has the highest protein content of all food crops and is second only to groundnut in terms of oil content amongst food legumes. Soybeans are used in the production of milk, edible oil and animal feed. Its high protein content and price makes it the best option in terms of treating malnutrition and would continue to expand the international market for the product which currently is estimated at US$40 billion.

Soybean growth is influenced by climate and soil characteristics. Soybean performs well in the southern and northern Guinea savannas of Nigeria where rainfall is more than 700 mm. In Nigeria, soya beans are mostly produced in the middle belt with Benue state accounting for over 70% of the production in Nigeria. Some of the states producing soya beans in Nigeria include Kwara, Kogi, Oyo, Ondo, Osun, Nassarawa, Kaduna, Niger, Bauchi, Ogun, and Taraba states. Other states are Adamawa, Abia, Enugu, Anambra, Jigawa, Lagos, Plateau, Ekiti and the Federal Capital Territory.

Factors to consider before cultivating soya bean in Nigeria includes land, choice of variety, time of planting, seed rate, seed dressing, spacing and other agricultural practice.

Soybean matures within 3–4 months after planting and requires timely harvesting to check excessive yield losses. At maturity, the pod is straw- colored. It is recommended that soybean be harvested when about 85% of the pods have turned brown for a non-shattering variety but 80% for shattering varieties. Alternatively, the crop can be harvested when the seeds are at the hard-dough stage, when the seed moisture content is between 14 and 16%.

Soybean should be stored at a moisture content of 10% or less. A soybean seed is sufficiently dry when it cannot be dented with the teeth or fingernails.

Nigeria currently produces soybean worth $85 million in the international market and though most of the nation’s soybean is consumed locally where they are used in the production of soy milk and specially formulated foods to help malnourished infants and children, the international market for the product is growing and sustainable.

Skin Benefits Of Soybeans:

Soybean is full of benefits for the whole body, including the skin. Here are the benefits of soybeans for skin:

1. Moisturizing the Skin:
A well hydrated skin is a must, when it comes to keeping the skin healthy. Soybean acts a moisturizer for combination skin and is also useful to get rid of dry, flaky skin. If you have oily skin, you can use this amazing bean to remove the excess oil from your skin.

2. Ageing:
Soybeans can also reduce the visible signs of ageing like skin discoloration, wrinkles, dark spots, fine lines, etc. As we age our body tends to lose estrogen, the vital hormone that maintains skin elasticity. The phytoestrogens in soybean helps to produce more estrogen in the body to reduce wrinkles and fine lines.

3. Vitamin E:
Soybeans contain vitamin E that can help to renew dead skin cells and also form new skin cells. This can help you look young and radiant. Crush soybeans with little water and apply it on the face. Leave it on for 20 to 25 minutes to moisturize your skin. Use this concoction three times a week for best results.
4. To Strengthen Nails:
If you have brittle nails, soy can be the best thing for you. Include it in your regular diet for six months. This will help strengthen your nails and also add shine. Soybeans are also known to moisturize your nails and treat nail fungus infection. Just dip your nails in soy sauce to get fungus free nails.
Soybeans Benefits for Hair:
Check out here some of the best benefits of soybeans for your hair.
5. Makes Hair Shine:
Soybeans are also used for smooth, soft, and shiny hair. You can apply soy bean juice onto the hair regularly for three months to get the desired results.

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Is it possible to plant and harvest soya beans twice in a year?

Is soya beans cultivation on a large scale possible in the south south?