Soyabean is a major kharif oilseed crop in India, widely cultivated for its high protein and oil content. Maharashtra is the largest producer of soyabean in the country.

Maharashtra – Leading Soyabean Producer

• Grown extensively in Vidarbha, Marathwada, and parts of Western Maharashtra.

• Major districts: Latur, Akola, Amravati, Nagpur, Nanded, Jalna

• Supports lakhs of small and marginal farmers.

• Procurement under MSP by NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India) and state agencies.