Fertiliser · 94 articles

Mineral fertilizer

Mineral fertilizers are products of industrial or fossil origin that provide crops with essential nutrients in an available mineral form. Sound plant nutrition management is the foundation of modern agriculture, directly influencing yield, product quality characteristics such as potato starch content or the biochemical composition of vegetables, and the overall economic efficiency of the farm. A systematic approach to the selection and application of fertilizers allows not only for increasing crop productivity but also for reducing the risks of negative environmental impact.

This selection contains a practical guide to working with mineral fertilizers at all stages: from choosing specific types — nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, or complex magnesium compounds — to their storage and application in field and greenhouse conditions. Readers will find methodologies for calculating application rates, rules for mixing components, recommendations for assessing cultivar responsiveness to top dressing, and safety requirements. The materials will help optimize technological processes, organize logistics, and master modern methods of plant nutrition that ensure a stable and high-quality harvest.

Greenhouses and covers For agronomists

Cultivation and benefits of watermelons and melons in home gardening

Melons and gourds have become firmly established in gardening practice, becoming traditional for many regions. The article examines the history of watermelon cultivation, their undeniable health benefits, and the advantages of growing your own safe harvest

Farm machinery For agronomists

Structure and operating principles of the SZP-3.6 grain drill in agriculture

The article describes in detail the structure of the SZP-3.6 grain drill, including the design of the hoppers, the operation of the coulters and seed metering units. You will learn how seed and fertilizer application into furrows is carried out as the unit moves across the field

Agrochemistry For students

Structure and design principles of the fertilizer system in agricultural production

The fertilizer system is a complex of agrotechnical practices that ensures the profitability of crop production through competent planning of crop nutrition. The article reveals the structure of design work, principles of resource distribution in crop rotations, and approaches to calculating the efficiency of fertilizer application.