Crop · 4 articles

Annual grasses

Annual grass weeds pose one of the most serious threats to the productivity of agricultural lands. Possessing a high growth rate and intensive absorption of soil moisture and nutrients, they become active competitors for both industrial field crops and perennial plantings, such as vineyards. For agronomists and home gardeners, effective control of this type of weed is a prerequisite for ensuring normal plant development and achieving planned yield indicators.

In this selection, we have gathered up-to-date materials covering key aspects of grass weed management. The articles contain practical recommendations for the application of specialized herbicides in sugar beet, sunflower, and rapeseed crops, as well as describe methods for controlling unwanted vegetation in vineyard conditions. Special attention is paid to the issues of preventing weed resistance to chemical agents during winter wheat cultivation. Additionally, the materials examine approaches to quality control of forage crops, which allows for a comprehensive approach to the productivity of the farm and the health of the livestock animals.

Livestock For students

Quality standards for livestock animal feed according to GOST

To maintain high productivity in livestock, it is necessary to adhere to standards for nutritional value and diet composition. The material provides tabular quality standards for hay, silage, and concentrate feed, regulated by current GOST