Practice · 3 articles
Minimum tillage is a modern farming strategy aimed at abandoning traditional mouldboard ploughing in favor of more gentle technologies. For professional agronomists and farm owners, transitioning to such methods is becoming a necessity under conditions of intensive production. Optimizing tillage allows not only for maintaining the agrophysical indicators of soil fertility, but also for more efficiently managing the water regime of fields, which is critical for maintaining yield in the long term.
This selection contains materials that help to understand the specifics of transitioning to resource-saving systems. Readers will find here the results of long-term stationary experiments comparing various tillage technologies, as well as practical recommendations for field preparation. Particular attention is paid to the post-harvest period: experts examine methods for protecting soil from desiccation and ways of controlling weeds when preparing areas for spring crops. These articles will serve as a basis for implementing systematic changes in the agrotechnical cycle of your farm.
Crop production For students
Transition from traditional ploughing to minimum tillage allows protecting the agrocenosis from erosion and compaction. The article examines the causes of soil profile degradation by classical methods and presents effective ways to implement resource-saving technologies
Soil and tillage For agronomists
The transition to surface tillage and direct sowing significantly changes the physical properties of chernozem. The study proves how the abandonment of ploughing affects soil density and the formation of optimal conditions for crop growth
Soil and tillage For agronomists
Timely stubble tillage after harvesting cereal crops is a key condition for preserving soil moisture and protecting the future harvest from weeds, pests, and diseases. The article describes effective field preparation methods and critical timelines for operations to ensure successful sowing of spring crops
