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Soybean

Since 1975, Lidea soybean research has been producing improved varieties in terms of yield and protein content for each climate zone in Europe and for each market segment (FEED and FOOD). Our numerous research stations and trial locations all over Europe allow us to select the best varieties in terms of yield, protein content but also resistance to lodging, disease and pod shattering for each climate area.

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VARIETIES SUITABLE FOR EACH CLIMATE CONDITION

Discover the full range of Lidea varieties.

When you choose the Lidea soybean range, you can be sure you're growing certified seed. The use of certified seed is becoming essential for farmers seeking to make a profit. Consumer demand for vegetable proteins is rising, leading to a sharp increase in soybean acreage.

In addition, today's consumers require animals to be fed with non-GMO soybean meal. Soybean must be origin-controlled and fully traceable from the farm to the plate.

ADVANTAGES OF CERTIFIED SEEDS

Our Guarantees Value & Technical Benefits for Farmers & Industry
High quality seed guarantee Varietal purity (>99%) and germination (>80%), allowing maximum soybean emergence and growth to obtain optimal yield.
Strict weed control Including invasive weeds such as Cuscuta, Avena, etc., avoiding the contamination of cultivated fields and making weed management easier and cheaper.
Strict control of other crops
  • To avoid the presence of gluten crop seed so that soy food companies can offer gluten-free products.
  • To avoid the presence of sunflower seed and especially Clearfield® resistant seeds that cannot be treated by Pulsar®.
Strict control of diseases Rigorous monitoring in seed production against major pathogens (e.g., Diaporthe, mosaic virus, Phytophthora, etc.).
Traceability Providing a secure guarantee for soybean food or feed companies in relation to specific product characteristics (e.g., high protein content, grain colour, etc.).
GMO-free guarantee A complete non-GMO insurance tailored for the farmer’s whole field and the entire agricultural industry.
R&D investment and genetic progress Purchasing certified seed contributes directly to R&D investment and genetic progress to increase yield, protein content, quality, and disease tolerance. This ensures that soybean remains a sustainable and competitive crop for farmers and industries over the long term.

SOYBEAN CROP ADVANTAGES

Agronomic & Strategic Advantages Technical Details & Market Impact
Low inputs
  • Does not require nitrogen fertilizer due to the inoculated Rhizobium symbiosis.
  • Highly sustainable crop with very low needs in terms of fungicides and insecticides.
Strategic components
  • Protein: Soybean is the crop with the highest quantity of protein per hectare in the world. It provides an average protein content of 40-45% of dry matter and delivers all essential amino acids needed to fulfill human and animal nutritional requirements.
  • Oil: Yields around 20% high-quality vegetable oil, serving as a premium source for human food, animal feed, and biodiesel production.
  • Minor components: Rich in lecithin, tocopherols, saponins, glycerol, and phytosterols, offering potential benefits for human health thanks to its powerful anti-oxidant effects.
An excellent crop for rotation
  • Leaves valuable residual nitrogen in the soil to fertilize subsequent crops naturally.
  • Acts as a natural break to disrupt weed lifecycles effectively.
  • Helps to limit mycotoxin pressures in subsequent cereal crops.
  • Manages and breaks specific pest cycles (e.g., controlling Diabrotica on corn roots).
An excellent crop for all uses Perfectly suited for animal feed, human food, biodiesel, and diverse industrial applications. Soybean has established itself as a highly strategic crop to respond efficiently to the surging global demand for proteins, while securing and driving European protein independence.

 

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