In the last 10yrs,the demand for soybeans has grown at a rate that is almost 4times faster than population growth
๐About 66% of all soybeans grown are used in livestock and poultry feed
๐About 16% becomes vegetable oil for cooking or biofuel
๐Around 18% is processed into food
๐About 66% of all soybeans grown are used in livestock and poultry feed
๐About 16% becomes vegetable oil for cooking or biofuel
๐Around 18% is processed into food
Seed Requirements
๐Planting soya beans can be done on ridges or flat land. Do not plant less that 60kgs of seed per hectare to get near the yield potentials of most varieties. recommended is 80-100kgs
Planting Dates
๐Mid November to Early December depending with the variety
๐Planting soya beans can be done on ridges or flat land. Do not plant less that 60kgs of seed per hectare to get near the yield potentials of most varieties. recommended is 80-100kgs
Planting Dates
๐Mid November to Early December depending with the variety
Yield
๐The improved varieties have yield potential of between 3 to 6 tonnes/ha as compared to old varieties that would yield around 1.5tonnes. Higher yields can be achieved with Good Agronomic Practices (GAPS).
Soil pH
๐ Very sensitive to soil acidity,pH must be at least 5.5
๐The improved varieties have yield potential of between 3 to 6 tonnes/ha as compared to old varieties that would yield around 1.5tonnes. Higher yields can be achieved with Good Agronomic Practices (GAPS).
Soil pH
๐ Very sensitive to soil acidity,pH must be at least 5.5
Spacing
๐45-50cm
๐Do not plant seed deeper than 5 cm
Fertilization
๐A general recommendation is to apply a pre-plant application of 200 to 300 kg per ha of either a basal fertiliser Gypsum or Single Super Phosphate
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๐45-50cm
๐Do not plant seed deeper than 5 cm
Fertilization
๐A general recommendation is to apply a pre-plant application of 200 to 300 kg per ha of either a basal fertiliser Gypsum or Single Super Phosphate
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Pests and Diseases
๐Grasses- Alachlor/Laso 3 - 4lt per hectare. Pre-emergent to both the weed and the crop. Galant Super 0.6 - 2.4lt per hectare. Post emergent to annual and perrenial grasses
๐Grasses- Alachlor/Laso 3 - 4lt per hectare. Pre-emergent to both the weed and the crop. Galant Super 0.6 - 2.4lt per hectare. Post emergent to annual and perrenial grasses
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๐Mainly B/L Weeds- Metribuzin 48 EC, 0.6 - 1.0L per hectare. Pre - emergent to both the weed and crop. Pursuit/Imazethapyr 700 mls per hectare. Post emergent to grasses and B/L weeds, supression of sedges
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๐Mainly B/L Weeds- Metribuzin 48 EC, 0.6 - 1.0L per hectare. Pre - emergent to both the weed and crop. Pursuit/Imazethapyr 700 mls per hectare. Post emergent to grasses and B/L weeds, supression of sedges
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Cutworms- Lambda Cyalothrin 200mls per hectare . Apply as a band spray at planting or over row after germination
๐Aphids only- Dimethoate 800 - 1000 mls per hectare. Apply as a full cover spray, repeat as necessary
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๐Aphids only- Dimethoate 800 - 1000 mls per hectare. Apply as a full cover spray, repeat as necessary
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Boll worms, Caterpillars, Semi Loopers, Snout Beetle-Carbaryl 85, 750g/ha. Apply as a full cover spray,repeat as necessary. Decis forte 125ml/ ha. Repeat as necessary after flowering
๐Frog eye -Tebuconazole 500mls/h. Apply at the onset of disease infection,repeat as necessary
๐Frog eye -Tebuconazole 500mls/h. Apply at the onset of disease infection,repeat as necessary
๐Soya bean Rust- Propiconazole/Tilt 500mls per hectare. Apply at 50, 70 & 90 days after planting
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A cardinal point to note is that some varieties do shatter (explode when they are mature) while others take long or may not at all. This is a very important characteristic to know because if one plants a shattering variety and goes in late to harvest, they will have high losses.
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