Soybeans

Soybean imports from South Africa include a variety of high-quality soybean oilseeds, such as JS 95-60, Pratap Soya 1, and TAMS 98-21, among others. These soybeans are exported to numerous countries around the world, and each variety has unique characteristics suited to different growing conditions. Below are some of the key soybean varieties exported from South Africa: 1. JS 95-60 With a yield potential of 1800-2000 kg/ha, JS 95-60 has an oil content of approximately 16.6%. It is recommended for areas like Madhya Pradesh and is known for its determinate growth, extra earliness, high seed germinability, and longevity. 2. Pratap Soya 1 (RAUS 5) This variety has an average yield potential of 3000-3500 kg/ha and an oil content of 17.98%. It matures in 96-104 days and is resistant to girdle beetle, stem fly, and defoliators. 3. TAMS 98-21 TAMS 98-21 has a yield potential of 2200-2600 kg/ha and an oil content of 18.08%. It is recommended for cultivation in Maharashtra and takes around 95-100 days to mature. 4. PS 1347 PS 1347 has a yield potential of 3100 kg/ha and an oil content of 15.54%. This variety has a maturity period of 123 days and is resistant to YMV, Rhizoctonia aerial blight, and other pests. 5. JS 97-52 JS 97-52 yields 2500-3000 kg/ha with an oil content of 17.48%. Recommended for Central and North Eastern Zones, this variety matures in about 100 days. 6. Pusa 97-12 Released in 2009, Pusa 97-12 is resistant to YMV and Charcoal rot. It is recommended for the Northern Zone and is known for its resilience. 7. Birsa Safed Soybean-2 Released in 2009, Birsa Safed Soybean-2 yields around 2500 kg/ha and is resistant to bacterial pustules, Cercospora leaf spot, blue beetle, and Bihar hairy caterpillar. It is recommended for cultivation in Jharkhand. 8. MACS-1188 Released in 2013, MACS-1188 is suitable for the Southern zone (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, South Maharashtra). It features high oil content, early maturity, and resistance to pod shattering and Rhizoctonia aerial blight.