| Standard Farming | BharatAgri Smart Farming |
|---|---|
| Fertilizer & Agrochemical Expenditure – ₹14,000 | Fertilizer & Agrochemical Expenditure – ₹11,000 |
| Expected Harvest – 8 quintal/acre | BharatAgri Expected Harvest – 10 quintal/acre |
| Expected Income – ₹34,000 | BharatAgri Expected Income – ₹43,000 |
Favourable Climate
Climate
- Soybean can be grown in varied types of climates.
- However dry weather is necessary for ripening.
Temperature
- For good germination soil temperatures should be above 15°C and for growth about 26-30°C.
Water Requirement
- Soybean is moderately drought tolerant crop.
- High moisture requirement is critical at the time of germination, flowering and pod-forming stage which lasts 3-4 months.
- Water requirement- Equivalent to 400 mm of rainfall.
Favourable Soil
pH
- Required range- 6.0-7.5
- If pH is <6.0 add Lime.
- If pH is >7.5 add Gypsum.
Type
- Medium to heavy, loam soil with good water holding capacity.
Planting Material
MAUS 612
| Duration | 95 Days |
| Special Characteristic | Rust resistant,three seeded pods 90%,non shattering for 15 days after maturity. |
| Yield | 13 Quintal / Acre |
MAUS 162
| Duration | 100 Days |
| Special Characteristic | Tolerant to Bacterial, Rhizoctonia root rot and aerial blight, collar rot and charcoal rot. dark green leaves, purple flower |
| Yield | 10 Quintal / Acre |
KDS 726(Phule Sangam)
| Duration | 105 Days |
| Special Characteristic | Introduce in 2018 Recommended for Kharif Resistant to Rust Diseases, Tolerant to Major Pests Production capacity – 10 quintal per acre. |
| Yield | 12 Quintal / Acre |
JS 335
| Duration | 100 Days |
| Special Characteristic | Purple flowers, semi-determinate, resistant to shattering, black hilum. Performs well in Eastern and Southern states. It has resistance against girdle beetle and stem fly and tolerance to moisture stress conditions. It has became susceptible to several diseases and insect – pests. |
| Yield | 12 Quintal / Acre |
Seed Treatment
Seed treatment
- Treat the seeds with
- Imidacloprid– 4 ml
- Instructions- Mix the above quantity in two L of water for one kg of seeds. Dip the seeds in solution for 10 min & then shade dry for 15 min.
- Carbendazim– 2 gram
- Instructions- Treated seeds are to be again treated with the Carbendazim 2 gram for 1 kg of seeds. Apply it on seed by rubbing it on seed surface.
- Seed Rate: 25-30 kg per acre
Sowing
Sowing
- Sowing time: First week of June
- Dibble the seeds at a depth of 4 cm along the furrow (in which fertilizers are placed and cover with soil).
- Put 2 seeds per hole in case of varieties, as the germination may be low.
Land Preparation
Land preparation
- Ploughing method- Plough the land 1 or 2 times based on soil type.
- Mix the following in field and keep it in open air for 10 days for proper decomposition- FYM- 2 tonns Composting Bacteria- 3kg
- Spread the above mixture over soil and run rotavator to the entire field making the soil as a fine tilth.
Bed preparation
- Prepare ridges and furrows 45 cm apart with the help of tractor/ manually.
Spacing and Plant Population
Varieties
| Row to Row | 1.4 |
| Plant to Plant | 0.3 |
| Plant Population | 104761 |
Nutrient Management
- 20:30:18 N:P:K kg per acre.
- At sowing apply- 44 kg Urea 187 kg SSP
- 30 Days after sowing- 30 kg MoP
Irrigation
Irrigation
- Flood- Once in 10 days.
Intercultural Operations
Weed Management
Within 3 Days after sowing
| Method | Spray |
| Herbicide | Atrazine 100 gram/acre OR Pendimethalin 300 ml/acre |
21 Days after sowing
| Method | Spray |
| Herbicide | Imazethapyr 400 gram/acre |
Harvesting
- Harvesting can be done manually, breaking the stalks on the ground level or with sickle.
- Duration – 90-110 Days after sowing
Threshing
- Threshing can be done either with the mechanical soybean thresher or some by beating with stick.
Yield
Total harvest quantity
- 10 quintal per acre