There are no guarantees when it comes to expected soya bean yield per hectare, but generally speaking, with a plant population of 250 000 to 500 000 plants per hectare, one could expect...
Soya Bean Seeds
Soya Bean Seeds
Using Glyphosate on Soya Bean Crops
Weeds are considered the number one problem in major soya bean-producing countries. By using glyphosate on soya bean crops, farmers can effectively manage weed growth within the first four...
Soya Bean Herbicide Tolerance
Why Do Farmers Use Herbicides? Herbicides are chemicals used to kill or control weeds and unwanted vegetation. These pesky little plants grow most frequently in row-crop fields such as...
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...
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...
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...
Soya Bean Growth Stages
Soybean, soy bean, or soya bean growth phases are classified according to two main growth phases, namely Vegetative (V) and Reproductive (R). These stages are determined by leaf, flower,...
Intacta RR2 Pro
Intacta RR2 Pro (Intacta® Roundup® Ready2 Pro) is the second genetically modified soya bean trait to be approved for cultivation in South Africa, after the first Roundup Ready...
The First Y651 IPRO Soya Bean Harvest at SHS
The much-anticipated soya bean harvesting season is finally upon us and the team at Southern Hemisphere Seeds (SHS) is excited for their first soya bean harvest that contains the...
Soya Bean Cultivars in South Africa
Soya beans are grown worldwide, which means that soya bean cultivars are area-specific with regard to climate change. Therefore, soya bean cultivars best adapted to cool,...
Soya Bean Farming in South Africa
Soybean, soy bean, or soya bean farming refers to the process of planting and growing soya beans with the purpose of feeding livestock, selling yields as food supply or selling seeds for...
SHS Farmers Week – Intacta Showcase
SHS Farmers' Week - Intacta Showcase We are proud to announce that we will be releasing new biotechnology specifically for soya beans in South Africa - a first in the last 20 years! This...
Genetically-modified seeds: Good or Bad?
Genetically modified seeds is still a hot topic in the agricultural sector, with soya beans being a particularly large part of that conversation seeing that it makes up a significant...