Topic · 16 articles
Establishment and maintenance of fruit orchards: selection of rootstocks and varieties, planting schemes, training systems, orchard floor management, crop load regulation, and winter preparation. Pome fruits, stone fruits, and berry crops.
5 min read For agronomists
A free-growing or "Russian spindle" is a practical solution for organic orchards, allowing for efficient canopy formation of apple and pear trees. The article describes the principles of rootstock selection, planting schemes, and a step-by-step algorithm for pruning trees in their early years of life
6 min read For agronomists
Study of the efficiency of canopy formation for Liberty and Florina apple cultivars on M9 rootstock. The article reveals the dependence of productivity, light regime, and photosynthetic activity of trees on the chosen pruning system in an intensive orchard
6 min read For agronomists
Modern intensive organic orchards rely on high technologies and the use of the ecosystem's own biopotential. The article examines a conceptual model of orchard functioning, principles of cultivar selection, and methods of adjusting the agroecosystem to obtain a stable harvest.
6 min read For agronomists
A law aimed at developing the production of organic products and supporting local agricultural producers has been adopted in the Krasnodar Territory. The article outlines the main powers of authorities and mechanisms for stimulating organic farming in the region
