Weed · 3 articles

Perennial weed

Controlling perennial weeds remains one of the main tasks when planning agrotechnical measures. The effectiveness of managing these plants depends directly on the quality of the soil's arable layer preparation, which is formed as early as autumn under the influence of weather conditions and the chosen tillage system. Ignoring the biological characteristics of weeds and violating agrotechnologies leads to the depletion of soil fertility and a reduction in the yield of spring crops.

In this selection, we examine the key stages of field weed management, starting from the post-harvest period and ending with pre-sowing preparation. You will learn about methods to combat soil moisture loss, the influence of winter precipitation on the structure of the arable layer, and the specifics of working in fields when transitioning to minimum tillage. The materials will help agronomists and gardeners systematize their approach to plant protection and understand how moving away from traditional mouldboard ploughing changes the strategy for controlling perennial weeds under intensive farming conditions.

Soil and tillage For agronomists

Post-harvest tillage technologies for spring crops

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

Crop production For students

Abandonment of mouldboard ploughing and fundamentals of minimum tillage

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