Soybeans are valued for their protein and oil. They are crushed or processed into soybean meal and oil, and used in animal feed and a wide range of foods.
Where it is grown
Soybeans are grown across northern Nigeria. Five Acres Ltd sources soybeans from the North-Central, North-West and North-East regions, with potential sourcing areas including Benue, Nasarawa and Kogi in the North-Central, and Kano, Jigawa and Kaduna in the North-West.
Harvest and seasons
Soybeans are planted in the rainy season, usually around June to July, and harvested toward its end, typically from about October to December. Timing varies by area and by year.
Uses and demand
Soybean meal is a major protein source in poultry and livestock feed, and soybean oil and food products such as flour and soy milk are made from the bean.
Typical buyers are processors, feed manufacturers and traders, who look for clean, dry, consistent beans.
Quality: what we check
Buyers want consistent quality, documentation and reliability, not only volume. For soybeans, our checks include:
- Moisture
- Monitored through storage and transport.
- Foreign matter
- Kept to a minimum.
- Broken or damaged beans
- Defect levels are monitored and controlled.
- Uniformity and cleanliness
- Consistent lots that meet the buyer's specification.
- Storage
- Proper storage practices preserve quality.
- Documentation
- Quality information is recorded for each lot.
How Five Acres Ltd handles it
Growing areas and harvest windows vary by season and region. Contact us for current availability and specifications.