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Field and forage crops: biology, varieties, sowing dates and rates, planting patterns, phenological care, and harvesting. Cultivation technologies for cereal, grain legume, industrial, and forage crops tailored to specific soil and climatic conditions.
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The particle-size distribution of soil determines its ability to retain nutrients and soil moisture. The article examines the characteristics of various soil types and the influence of their structure on the choice of tillage practices
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The article describes the evolution of tillage methods: from primitive hoeing tools of antiquity to the emergence of the metal plough and the formation of the scientific theory of ploughing in the 20th century. The reader will trace how the accumulated experience of farmers transformed into systemic agrotechnical methods
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The article examines technical characteristics of semi-digger mouldboards and ploughs with jointers, as well as principles of non-mouldboard tillage, which contributes to land protection from erosion and retention of soil moisture
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The choice of ploughing method depends on the design of the plough and the field parameters. The article examines technologies of plot, circular, and even soil tillage, as well as requirements for the quality of ploughing
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Transition from traditional ploughing to minimum tillage allows protecting the agrocenosis from erosion and compaction. The article examines the causes of soil profile degradation by classical methods and presents effective ways to implement resource-saving technologies
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Primary tillage is the foundation of the future harvest of spring crops. The article reveals the features of autumn field preparation, methods of weed control, and recommendations for choosing tillage technologies depending on the preceding crop.
