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Straw is a byproduct of grain production, which in modern agronomy is no longer considered waste. For farmers and gardeners, this material is valuable as an effective source of organic matter and essential macro- and micronutrients, contributing to the restoration of soil fertility. In addition, straw serves as an important component in technological processes: from mulching fruit trees to its use as a nutrient substrate for growing cucumbers and mushrooms, as well as a staple in livestock feeding.
This collection gathers materials that reveal the multifaceted application of straw and crop residues in crop production and livestock farming. Readers will find detailed information on the chemical composition of organic fertilizers, the impact of plant residues on soil structure, and the water regime in orchards. Separate articles are devoted to technologies for growing vegetable crops on straw substrates, as well as issues of effective collection and preparation of crop residues using modern harvesting machinery. This series of publications will help structure knowledge about the competent use of resources remaining after the harvesting of grain crops.
Farm machinery For agronomists
The TORUM 740 combine harvester is a powerful axial-rotor machine designed for the efficient harvesting of various crops. The article discusses in detail the design features of the unit and the operating principles of the threshing and grain separation system
Agrochemistry For students
Crop residues and root residues are an important source of organic matter, ensuring the preservation of soil fertility. This article analyzes the influence of agrotechnical practices and fertilizer application on the accumulation of biomass and nutrients in crop rotation.
Economics For students
The article describes approaches to determining the planned and actual cost of produce in the agricultural sector. It reveals objects of calculation and the sequence of allocating production costs in crop production and livestock farming
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The efficiency of heating and the microclimate in a greenhouse depend on the proper selection of the site. The article discusses key requirements for the placement of structures and the operational features of polymer film covers
Agrochemistry For students
The article examines the classification of slurry manure based on its humidity level, as well as its rheological characteristics and chemical composition, which depend on the type of livestock animal and their feeding ration
Agrochemistry For students
The article reveals the essence of agricultural chemistry as an experimental science that studies the nutrient cycle in farming. You will learn about the discipline's objectives, the physiological-biochemical approach, and the main research methods used for the effective management of plant nutrition and harvest quality.
Plant protection For agronomists
The article analyzes the safety of using diamide insecticides in the Belarusian agro-industrial complex. Studies confirm the absence of residual amounts of active ingredients in the harvest when established application rates and regulations are followed
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
High-quality hotbed frames and reliable cover mats are the foundation of efficient crop cultivation. The article examines the technical standards for frame assembly and methods for producing insulating straw mats and alternative materials.
Plant protection For agronomists
The use of alternative growing media allows for effective control of soil-borne pathogens. The article examines the experience of using straw, peat, and flow-through hydroponic systems in modern protected soil
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Hotbeds remain an essential tool for growing transplants and obtaining early vegetable harvests. The article provides tips on site selection, designing modular structures, and organizing heating using organic waste
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The article presents practical recommendations for planting cucumber seedlings in block and hangar greenhouses, including light intensity requirements, planting density, and formation methods for long-fruited parthenocarpic hybrids
Agrochemistry For students
The article examines the process of forming the domestic agrochemical school and creating the production base for fertilizers in the first half of the 20th century. The reader will learn about the scale of the first field trials and the evolution of specialized scientific journals
