Why Grow Soybeans with Zamseed
High Protein & Oil Content
Ideal for food processing and livestock feed
Soil-Enhancing Properties
Improves nitrogen levels for better future yields
Versatile Usage
Can be processed into oil, flour, milk, and protein concentrates
Resilient & Adaptive
Thrives in Zambia’s major agricultural zones
Soybean: the Powerhouse crop
Rich in protein (40%) and oil (20%), soybeans are an essential component of human and animal nutrition. In addition to being a vital food source, soybeans enhance soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen, making them a sustainable choice for crop rotation.
Ideal Growing Conditions
Rainfall
800-1000 mm annually
Temperature
Optimal range of 22-35°C
Soil
Prefers loose, well-drained soils (pH 5.5-7); avoid compacted or waterlogged
Soybean Varieties
Lukanga
Non-promiscuous
47 DTF
115-120 days to Maturity
50-70cm
Resistant to lodging, shattering, major diseases
2.0-4.0 t/Ha
Kaleya
Non-promiscuous
49 DTF
110-125 days to Maturity
56-74cm
Strong disease resistance
2.5-3.0 t/Ha
Magoye
Promiscuous
54 DTF
125-135 days to Maturity
58-76cm
Shattering & lodging resistance, disease tolerance
2.5-3.0 t/Ha