Crop · 17 articles
Row crops form the basis of intensive agriculture, requiring special attention to agricultural techniques at all stages of the cycle. The success of their cultivation is inextricably linked to effective soil fertility management, competent application of organic and mineral fertilizers, and timely weed control. For an agronomist, understanding the morphological features of crops, such as sugar beet, and knowing the specifics of the region's soil and climatic zones are fundamental factors that determine the yield and economic stability of an agrocenosis.
This collection brings together materials on key aspects of working with row crops. The articles examine modern systems of primary and minimum tillage, including strategies for field preparation for spring and winter precursors. The reader will find recommendations for optimizing mineral nutrition, methodologies for field agrochemical research, and principles for controlling dangerous weeds. The publications will help to systematize knowledge about technological sowing techniques and the evolution of farming systems, providing practical tools for transitioning to more efficient crop production methods.
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
Soil and tillage For agronomists
Late harvesting of row crops requires the agronomist to have a competent tillage strategy for soil moisture conservation and weed control. The article examines effective techniques for stubble cultivation, ploughing, and mulching, adapted to the specific characteristics of various predecessors
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
Farm machinery For agronomists
The article describes key aspects of seed preparation and technological requirements for sowing. You will learn how the sowing depth and seed treatment methods affect the uniformity of emergence and future yield
Agrochemistry For students
The article describes the stages of preparation for scientific research in agrochemistry: from choosing a topic and formulating a hypothesis to developing a program and structure for a field experiment. The material will help to systematize the approach to establishing experiments and selecting methodological elements
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.
Crop production For students
The article examines the evolution of farming systems as a complex of agrotechnical measures aimed at increasing soil fertility. You will learn about the key stages of agronomy development and the criteria for classifying systems into primitive, extensive, transitional, and intensive
Agrochemistry For students
Poultry manure is a valuable organic fertilizer, superior to manure in the concentration of nutrients. The article examines the chemical composition of manure from various poultry species and the dependence of its quality on the livestock management method
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.
Agrochemistry For students
The article discusses the features of agrochemistry in the Non-Chernozem and forest-steppe zones of Russia. You will learn about the specifics of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizer application taking into account the soil type and crop requirements
Agrochemistry For students
Calcium cyanamide is an effective nitrogen-calcium fertilizer for acidic soil with a prolonged effect. The article reveals its application rate, safety measures for personnel, and the mechanisms of nitrogen transformation in the soil environment
Seeds and varieties For agronomists
The article provides a detailed description of perennial ragweed achenes and the specifics of its spread in agrocenoses. The material focuses on the quarantine status of this weed in the Russian Federation
