Practice · 11 articles

Pre-sowing tillage

Pre-sowing preparation is the foundation of a future harvest, including a complex of measures for seed and tuber protection, optimization of soil condition, and adjustment of agricultural machinery. Field emergence, the resistance of young plants to stress factors, and the efficiency of nutrient utilization depend directly on how well this work is performed. Proper preparation creates conditions for uniform crop germination and ensures protection of crops from pests at the early stages of development.

This collection gathers materials covering key aspects of preparation for the sowing campaign: from the physicochemical foundations of working with soil to practical recommendations on the technical equipment of seeders. You will find expert articles on methods of fertilizer application, the role of phytohormones and humic acids in plant development, as well as the specifics of potato protection. The information will be useful both when cultivating grain and vegetable crops and when working with perennial plantations, helping to take a systematic approach to planning spring field work.

Plant protection For agronomists

Efficiency of insecticidal treatment of potato seed tubers against pests

Potatoes are susceptible to infestation by Colorado potato beetle, wireworm and aphids, which can lead to a complete loss of harvest. The article reveals the specifics of the harmfulness of these phytophages and justifies the need for the application of insecticidal seed treatments at the stage of pre-planting preparation of seed material

Agrochemistry For students

Optimizing mineral nutrition of vegetable crops and potatoes

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

Farm machinery For agronomists

Preparing the SZ-3.6 grain-fertilizer seeder for field work

The article examines the process of preparing the SZ-3.6 grain-fertilizer seeder for field deployment. You will learn about the rules for checking components, adjusting coulters, and the methodology for setting seeding mechanisms to a specified application rate