Fodder beet remains one of the key crops in livestock farming, providing high-yielding dairy cattle with easily digestible carbohydrates and important biologically active substances. For agronomists and farm owners, understanding the morphological and biological features of this root crop is a necessary condition for achieving stable yield. Successful cultivation of the crop directly depends on compliance with agro-climatic requirements and the competent organization of the moisture supply regime at all stages of the growing season.
This collection of materials covers the full cycle of working with the crop: from theoretical foundations to the implementation of modern digital tools. Readers will find information on the specific biological characteristics of beet and the influence of environmental conditions on plant development. Special attention is paid to the technological aspect: the articles present a database structure for the precise calculation of irrigation rates, which allows for forecasting irrigation regimes with consideration for environmental safety. Studying these materials will help optimize the process of growing root crops and increase the efficiency of their use in livestock feeding.