How good management aids soya bean health
FAST FACTS
Soya bean is a protein crop and, as such, requires considerable quantities of nitrogen.
The planting date greatly influences the yield.
To achieve the best results, the producer must choose the optimal soya bean cultivar or hybrid for his or her production area.
A healthy plant will flower, bear fruit and seeds, and reproduce; an unhealthy plant will always struggle to do so. The secret to successful soya bean production lies in keeping your plants healthy from planting right through to harvesting. To do this, proper planning and good cultivation management are critical to ensuring that you harvest every possible kilogram per hectare.
To achieve this, it’s crucial to visit the lands and scout the plants for diseases and pests, says Andries Wessels, manager of product development at Syngenta.
“Nothing can make up for knowledge. By visiting lands frequently, you can identify problems timeously and address them before they escalate into a disaster.
“In addition, look for the cultivar that’s best suited to your particular area, using multiyear trial data. That’s always a safe choice: [a combination of] your
