Butternut, Coriander & Soya Seeds
Southern Hemisphere Seeds (SHS) is a company created by farmers for farmers with a portfolio of soya bean, butternut and coriander cultivars that not only improve yields, but also allows farmers to be at the cutting edge of the latest genetic development on an international scale.
Soya Bean Updates
Y651 IPRO
The Y651 IPRO soya bean cultivar (which contains Intacta® RR2 Pro) will protect against insect damage caused by common pests like the African bollworm. Intacta® RR2 Pro also provides glyphosate tolerance for weed management and can reposition the herbicide-tolerant trait on the DNA of the plant.
The perfect climate for planting soya bean seeds
Soya bean cultivation is more successful in warmer climates, with optimum growing conditions in temperatures of 20°C to 30°C. That is why it’s crucial to consider your unique climate when planting soya bean seeds. Warmer weather for the win Soya...
Harvesting Soya Beans
Depending on the purpose of your soya bean plantation, timing and moisture content is important when it comes to harvesting soya beans. The ideal moisture content for harvesting is between 13% and 20% as the seeds do dry down under aeration....
Planting Soya Beans in South Africa
With soya bean production currently on the rise in South Africa, more crop farmers are looking into the process of planting soya beans. In South Africa, the majority of soya bean production is from Roundup Ready cultivars, which can be obtained...
