date:May 31, 2012
a major source of vegetable protein and oil for humans and farm animals.About 80% of soy is used to feed pigs, poultry and cattle, contributing to the production of meat, eggs and dairy products.
● Soybean oil is used extensively in processed food products such as margarines, dressings and mayonnaise.
● In 2010, the top five producers US, Brazil, Argentina, China and India produced 237Mt of soybean.
● China imports 60% of total soy exports while Europe imports an estimated 28%.
● Soy agri