  Soybean is the most globalized, traded and processed crop commodity. USA,
Argentina and Brazil continue to be the top three producers and exporters of
soybean and soymeal. Indian soyindustry has also made a mark in the national
and global arena. While soymeal, soyoil, lecithin and other soy-derivatives
stand to be driven up by commerce, the soyfoods for human health and nutrition
need to be further promoted. The changing habitat of commerce in soyderivatives
necessitates a shift in strategy, technological tools and policy environment to
make Indian soybean industry continue to thrive in the new industrial era.
Terms of trade for soyfarming and soy-industry could be further improved.
Present trends, volatilities, slowdowns, challenges faced and associated
desiderata are accordingly spelt out in the present article.
