Uganda releases new soybean variety

A brief report on AllAfrica.com says that Ugandan scientists have released a new soybean variety known as MNG 8.10. The variety is resistant to a soybean rust (presumably not Asian soybean rust, or they’d be making a much bigger deal about it) and gives a yield of up to 2.5 tons per hectare.

That’s great news for the breeders and for Uganda’s soybean farmers. Just one churlish question; who will be eating the soybeans? Livestock in Uganda? Livestock in some other country? Or hungry Ugandans?

92 Replies to “Uganda releases new soybean variety”

  1. I would like to know how many kilos do I need to plant in two acres and how many kilos can I get after harvest, am also inquiring if there is ready market and how much is a kilo.
    thanks in advance please

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