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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.
Agrochemistry For students
The article examines the decline of ancient agronomic knowledge in the Middle Ages and the key ideas of Albert the Great on plant nutrition. The author analyzes the recommendations of medieval thinkers on selecting the degree of organic fertilizer decomposition to ensure soil fertility.
Crop production For students
Spring barley is one of the most important crops, in demand in the food, technical, and feed sectors. The article reveals the key directions for the use of barley grain and green mass, and characterizes its nutritional value
Veterinary medicine For students
The article examines methods for performing castration of livestock animals and explains the fundamental differences between castration and sterilization that affect the hormonal background and behavior of pets
Livestock For students
The article presents a selection of exemplary feeding rations for lactating cows with a live weight of 600 kg. The data are structured by lactation periods and include a detailed feed composition, dry matter content, metabolizable energy, and nutrients in accordance with established standards
Livestock For students
The article examines the main types of feed used in livestock farming, including the classification of compound feed, balancing additives, and the role of water in the nutritional value of rations. The material will help to understand the composition and purpose of modern feed products
Storage and processing For students
The article examines the botanical structure of the potato tuber and its detailed chemical composition. Key differences between food and industrial cultivars of the crop are described
Plant protection For agronomists
This article examines the signs of mummy disease and viral pathologies of mushrooms, as well as methods for controlling the spread of infections on mushroom farms. The material will help the agronomist recognize symptoms in time and take measures to protect the harvest
Vegetable growing For gardeners
The article presents practical recommendations on the preparation of planting material, rules for planting and hilling potatoes. Effective agrotechnical and chemical methods for controlling wireworms, cockchafer larvae, and other polyphagous pests are also discussed
Vegetable growing For gardeners
A practical guide to growing tomatoes in film greenhouses using manure biofuel. The article covers methods of bed preparation, plant spacing schemes, rules for stem training, and temperature regimes for obtaining an early harvest
Farm machinery For agronomists
The article examines the technical design and operating parameters of agricultural machinery: the TP-F-45 pick-up trailer and the PF-0.5 stacker loader, designed for the efficient harvesting, transport, and stacking of hay
Agrochemistry For students
The article presents the fertilizer systems developed by A.I. Simakin for field crop rotations in the Krasnodar Territory. The material contains approximate schemes for the application of nutrients for main crops, taking into account the rotation and zonal features of the soil
Agrochemistry For students
The article examines the key role of water regime and light exposure in plant nutrition processes. You will learn how soil moisture and photosynthetic activity determine the intensity of nutrient uptake by roots
