2024 Priority

Soya

Overview

Soya at Imena Commodities

Soya is our second priority crop, planted on more than 1,000 hectares alongside our maize programme. It serves the fast-growing animal feed, edible oil and plant protein markets across the region, and plays an important agronomic role by fixing nitrogen and improving soil fertility in rotation with cereals.

Soya production
Why Soya

The case for this crop

  • Rapidly growing regional demand from feed millers and oil processors
  • Strong fit for rotation with maize, reducing input costs over time
  • Yield planning of 3 to 4 tons per hectare under mechanised production
  • Higher projected revenue per ton than maize in current regional markets
The Market

Where it goes

The regional protein deficit makes soya one of the most sought-after crops in East Africa. Feed manufacturers in Uganda and Kenya, oil processors and food producers all compete for reliable, quality supply, and our scale positions us as a dependable counterpart.

Soya: programme at a glance
Planting scale1,000+ hectares (2,470 acres)
Seed rate60,000 kg planted per season programme
Target yield3 to 4 tons per hectare
SeasonsTwo per year in Uganda
HandlingCleaned, dried, stored and delivered to customer specification

Explore our other crops: Maize · Rice · Sesame · Chia Seeds

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