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Early maturing variety (95β105 days). Suitable for short rainy seasons and areas with unreliable rainfall.
Medium maturity (105β115 days). High oil content, widely adopted for edible oil processing.
Newer high-yielding variety (110β120 days). Bred for both oil and high-protein feed markets.
All Maksoy varieties are developed by Makerere University and tested under Ugandan conditions. They offer high yield potential, resistance to soybean rust (the main disease in Uganda), and excellent oil/protein content for processing. Farmers using certified Maksoy seed with good agronomic practices achieve significantly higher yields than with saved seed or local varieties.
Soybean requires well-drained loamy soil with pH 6.0β7.0. Plough early to control weeds. Plant at the onset of rains using 50β60 kg of seed per hectare. Row spacing: 50β60 cm between rows, 5β8 cm within row. Inoculate seed with specific rhizobia bacteria to enhance nitrogen fixation.
Weed twice β at 2β3 weeks after emergence and again at 5β6 weeks. Use pre-emergence herbicides where labour is scarce. Monitor for soybean rust (fungus) β apply fungicides when first spots appear. Control aphids and pod borers with recommended insecticides at flowering and podding stages.
Soybean fixes its own nitrogen when properly inoculated. However, apply phosphorus (P) at 30β40 kg P2O5/ha (e.g., 150β200 kg/ha of TSP or SSP) at planting. On very poor soils, a small amount of nitrogen (20 kg N/ha) can boost early growth. Avoid excess nitrogen β it reduces nodulation.
Harvest when 90β95% of pods are brown and seeds rattle inside. Cut plants, dry for 3β5 days, then thresh. Dry grain to 12β14% moisture before storage. Use hermetic bags (PICS or GrainPro) to prevent aflatoxin and insect damage. Store in cool, dry place.
Uganda's edible oil deficit and expanding poultry/pig feed industry create strong demand for local soybean. Farmers access reliable markets at competitive prices.
Soybean fixes atmospheric nitrogen, enriching the soil for subsequent crops (maize, sorghum). Reduces fertiliser costs for the next season.
Soybean grain provides high-quality protein for household consumption (soy milk, soy flour, texturised protein). Improves child nutrition.
Compared to maize, soybean requires less nitrogen fertiliser. Inoculation is cheap and effective. Labour demand is moderate β suitable for women and youth.
Farmers can process soybean into soy milk, tofu, soy chunks, or roasted snacks β higher margins than selling raw grain.
Through our farmer groups, smallholders aggregate their harvest, access bulk buyers, and negotiate better prices than individual farmgate sales.
Agric-Care Uganda invites NGOs, government agencies, impact investors, and private sector players to collaborate in expanding soybean value chains. Our existing network of 5,000+ smallholder farmers in West Nile, Lango, Acholi, and Karamoja provides a ready platform for scaling.
Join us in boosting production, reducing Uganda's edible oil imports, and creating sustainable incomes for smallholder farmers.
Whether you are a development partner looking to invest in Uganda's oilseed sector, or a smallholder farmer wanting to access quality seed and markets β Agric-Care Uganda is ready to work with you. Let's grow together.
For partnership discussions, farmer registration, or technical inquiries, reach out to our soybean value chain specialists. We respond within 48 hours.
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