Lomé:The production campaign for soybeans in Togo for the 2026-2027 season was officially launched on Friday, November 6, in Lomé. The campaign is held under the theme "Togolese Soybean Transform Locally, Finance Sustainably, and Conquer Tomorrow's Markets."
According to Agence Togolaise de Presse, the campaign is organized by the Interprofessional Council of the Soybean Sector (CIFS) and aims to increase national production, enhance local processing, and improve the positioning of Togolese soybeans on international markets. It emphasizes improving the sector's performance and strengthening partnerships among stakeholders.
Specific supply periods have been established to ensure that processing units have sufficient raw materials. For organic soybeans, this period runs from November 6 to December 5, while for conventional soybeans, it extends from November 6 to January 31, 2027. These deadlines are intended to allow processors to build necessary stocks for their activities.
The launch ceremony featured the signing of interprofessional agreements among the three main components of the sector, coordinated by CIFS. These include the National Federation of Soybean Producers' Cooperatives (FNCPS), the Togolese Association of Soybean Processors (ATTS), and the National Association of Soybean Traders and Exporters (ANCES). These agreements outline the commitments of each organization and regulate their contractual relationships to facilitate the campaign's progress.
Essiomle Komi, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture, emphasized the need to strengthen the positioning of Togolese soybeans in the face of international competition. He highlighted the quality of the organic soybeans produced in Togo, stating, "Many countries produce soybeans, but the world must know that when it comes to high-quality organic soybeans, Togo is a reference. This is the positioning we must further reinforce for the sector."
Koriko Mounirou, President of the CIFS Board, announced a production target of 300,000 tons of soybean seeds for the 2026-2027 campaign. He also mentioned new commitments from stakeholders, particularly concerning product safety and quality. "We have given firm instructions to ensure that the soybeans delivered are of good quality. Innovations have also been introduced in securing and ensuring the availability of raw materials," he explained. He further noted that the moratorium period has been extended to give processing units more time to build their stocks.