Sustainable soybean production research and practice: contrasting case studies from three soybean production areas of Nebraska, USA; Phinehas Tukamuhabwa, Makerere University, Uganda; and Nathan Mueller, University of Nebraska, USA

Sustainable soybean production research and practice: contrasting case studies from three soybean production areas Roger W. Elmore, Rodrigo Werle and Charles Wortmann, University of Nebraska, USA; Phinehas Tukamuhabwa, Makerere University, Uganda; and Nathan Mueller, University of Nebraska, USA

1 Introduction

2 Soybean production in Nebraska, USA

3 Soybean production in Uganda

4 Soybean production in Brazil

5 Summary and conclusions

6 Where to look for further information

7 References

A sustainable production system is one that (Wortmann et al., 2016): ‘… not only produces adequate food supplies but also …

• generates profit for the farmer • protects the integrity of the resource base • improves quality of life of individuals and communities • ensures the nutritional value and safety of food.’