Optimization of soybean production parameters in the Republic of Belarus

Abstract

The article considers the technique that allows to establish rational volumes of soybean production and its processing in the Republic of Belarus. It involves the use of economic and mathematical modeling to determine the forecasted livestock of animals and poultry in 2020 with the further establishment of the annual demand of domestic livestock in soybeans. The article defines possible economic effect from soybean meal import substitution, depending on the level of self-sufficiency of the Republic of Belarus with this valuable high-protein product.