Soybean Production Technology

Soybean (Glycine max) is a high-protein, oil-rich legume crop that plays a crucial role in food, feed, and industrial applications. With modern production techniques and precision farming, farmers can achieve higher yields, better quality, and increased profitability while maintaining soil health.

Key Steps for Profitable Soybean Cultivation

Ideal Climate & Soil Conditions

Temperature: 20-30°C – Prefers warm conditions with moderate rainfall

Soil Type: Well-drained loamy soil with high organic content (pH 6.0-7.5)

 Water Requirement: Moderate irrigation required during flowering & pod formation

High-Yielding Soybean Varieties

Popular varieties: JS 335, JS 95-60, MAUS 71, NRC 37, DSb 21

Disease-resistant types: JS 20-34, RKS 18 – Ideal for disease-prone regions

Early-maturing varieties: Suitable for multiple cropping systems

Smart Sowing & Seed Treatment

Seed rate: 50-60 kg/ha for normal varieties, 75-80 kg/ha for bold-seeded types

Best sowing time: June-July (Kharif season) after pre-monsoon showers

Seed treatment: Treat with Rhizobium & PSB (Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria) to enhance nitrogen fixation and plant vigor

Nutrient & Water Management

Balanced fertilization:

• Nitrogen (N): 20-30 kg/ha
• Phosphorus (P): 50-60 kg/ha
• Potassium (K): 20-30 kg/ha

 Irrigation schedule: Essential at flowering, pod formation, and grain filling stages

Weed, Pest & Disease Control

Weed management: Use Pendimethalin (pre-emergence herbicide) to keep fields weed-free

Common pests: Stem fly, leaf miner, pod borer – Managed using Neem-based bio-pesticides

Disease control: Rust, Anthracnose, Yellow Mosaic Virus (YMV) – Prevent with resistant varieties & fungicides

Harvesting & Post-Harvest Management

Harvest when pods turn yellow-brown & moisture content drops below 14%

Proper drying ensures longer shelf life & better market value

 Average yield: 2.5-3.5 tons per hectare.