Turning the soil layer is a fundamental agrotechnical technique that determines the physical condition of the soil, its soil fertility, and the conditions for the development of a plant's root system. Understanding the principles of mechanical tillage is necessary for both professional agronomists and experienced gardeners, since the productivity of fields and the longevity of plantings depend directly on the choice of technology — whether it is classic ploughing, deep trenching, or shifting to minimum tillage. Under intensive farming conditions, competent soil profile management becomes a key factor in maintaining soil structure and effectively monitoring its condition.
This collection contains expert materials that reveal both the technical aspects of using modern ploughs and the strategy of moving away from mouldboard tillage. The articles examine in detail the methods of preparing land for vegetable crops and vineyards, and also describe specific mineral nutrition systems for potatoes, fiber crops, and technical grape cultivars. By studying these materials, you will be able to systematize your knowledge of the impact of tillage on yield, learn how to select optimal methods for fertilizer application, and use growth regulators to improve the quality of agricultural produce.