Table 2
SWOT (Strengths – Weaknesses – Opportunities – Threats) chart for soybean double-cropping in southwestern France.
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| High yields can be reached in favorable conditions (2.5–3 t.ha−1), securing interesting semi-net margins | High water needs, and potentially high irrigation costs |
| Stable market outlets and interesting commodity prices (in particular for organic soybean) | Not suitable in the North of Nouvelle-Aquitaine because of the needs in growing degree days not fulfilled |
| Post-harvest drying can be necessary | |
| Harvest requires a leveled ground and/or adapted equipment (flexible cutter bar…) | |
| Opportunities | Threats |
| As a legume crop, residual soil nitrogen is expected | Increase sclerotinia risk at the crop rotation level |
| Breeding programs in Europe for 0000 and 000 maturity groups | Additional pressure on water resources in summer |
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