High-Yielding Soybean Varieties Recommended for Bundelkhand Region
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | High-yielding soybean varieties recommended for Bundelkhand region (UP) ahead of Kharif 2025 season. |
| Key Varieties | Centrally notified varieties suitable for local agro-climatic conditions (rainfall, soil, temperature). No state-specific varieties for UP. |
| Regional Suitability | Optimized for medium to deep black soils and monsoon-dependent rainfall. |
| Major Soybean States | Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat--contributing ~4% of global production. |
| Benefits of Soybean | Water-efficient, lower input costs, soil nitrogen enrichment, crop diversification (e.g., soybean-wheat rotation), high protein/oil content for food/feed/industrial use. |
| Kharif Crops | Sown June-September (monsoon), harvested October-November. Examples: Paddy, Maize, Groundnut, Cotton. |
| Rabi Crops | Sown October-November, harvested March-April. Examples: Wheat, Gram, Pea, Mustard, Linseed. |