Practice · 33 articles
Ploughing and other types of primary tillage remain the foundation of agricultural technology, determining the physical condition of the arable layer, moisture conservation, and weed control in fields. The quality of soil preparation directly affects the development of the crop root system, the efficiency of nutrient uptake, and, consequently, the final yield. For an agronomist, understanding the differences between traditional mouldboard ploughing, non-mouldboard methods, and minimum tillage is a necessary prerequisite for building a sustainable crop rotation and protecting lands from erosion and compaction.
This collection combines materials on practical aspects of tillage in various production conditions: from preparing areas for spring, row, and vegetable crops to working on specific sites. Readers will find recommendations on choosing a ploughing method — back-and-forth, circular, or smooth — as well as reviews of the technical specifications of modern ploughs. Particular attention is paid to post-harvest tillage technologies, methods of mineral fertilizer application depending on plant biology, and methods of agricultural management on difficult soils. The articles cover both issues of production intensification and the principles of preserving the agrocenosis through a differentiated approach to field cultivation.
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
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
Crop production For students
The choice of ploughing method depends on the design of the plough and the field parameters. The article examines technologies of plot, circular, and even soil tillage, as well as requirements for the quality of ploughing
Soil and tillage For agronomists
An effective tillage system is based on sound crop rotation and precise adherence to agrotechnical practices for each crop. The article provides practical recommendations for field preparation and examples of tillage within a crop rotation
Soil and tillage For agronomists
High-quality soil preparation immediately after harvesting cereal crops allows for the preservation of soil moisture and prevents the formation of clods. Adherence to tillage timelines and proper management of soil density are the key to high yield of winter crops
Farm machinery For agronomists
Reversible ploughing eliminates the formation of ridges and dead furrows, increasing the productivity of agricultural machinery and the quality of tillage. The article examines the design and operating principle of the PNO-4-30 and PIP-3-35 models
Crop production For students
Primary tillage is the foundation of the future harvest of spring crops. The article reveals the features of autumn field preparation, methods of weed control, and recommendations for choosing tillage technologies depending on the preceding crop.
Agrochemistry For students
To increase the yield and quality of vegetables, it is necessary to regulate the composition of fertilizer depending on the biology of a specific crop and soil conditions. The article provides information on the chemical composition of vegetable plants and potatoes, which is important for the proper management of agricultural crop nutrition
Soil and tillage For students
Soil specific resistance during plowing depends on internal cohesion, friction, and adhesion forces. The article explains how soil texture and moisture changes affect tractor draft loads and field tillage energy efficiency
Agrochemistry For students
The article discloses the agrochemical requirements of sugar beet regarding soil structure, density, and acidity. Data on the removal of primary nutrients and their effect on harvest quality are also presented.
Soil and tillage For agronomists
Efficient soil preparation for stubble and post-harvest sowing requires immediate tillage after harvesting the predecessor crop. Adherence to technology and a differentiated approach to tillage depth allow for maximum retention of soil moisture and ensure the yield
Soil and tillage For agronomists
The article examines the physical state of the soil and methods of field tillage after row crop predecessors. Readers will learn how to minimize compaction and weed infestation for successful sowing of winter crops
