Practice · 8 articles
Surface tillage is a key agrotechnical practice that determines the structure of the seedbed, the level of moisture conservation, and the overall efficiency of crop rotation. Proper soil management after harvesting various crops, whether cereals, grain legumes, or row crops, allows for minimizing the risks of compaction and critical field desiccation. For an agronomist, understanding the technological features of different methods — from traditional ploughing to modern minimum and zero-tillage technologies — is a prerequisite for maintaining agrophysical indicators of soil fertility at a high level.
This collection contains expert materials covering the entire cycle of soil preparation: from operational planning of work within the framework of crop rotation to analyzing the efficiency of specific tillage implements. Readers will find recommendations on choosing optimal tillage methods for winter and spring crops, an analysis of the results of long-term stationary experiments on the transition to resource-saving technologies, as well as discussion materials on the long-term impact of land-use systems on the state of agroecosystems. These articles will help systematize knowledge and implement practically sound solutions into daily agronomic practice.
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
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
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
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
Crop production For students
The article examines technical characteristics of semi-digger mouldboards and ploughs with jointers, as well as principles of non-mouldboard tillage, which contributes to land protection from erosion and retention of soil moisture
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
Ecology For students
Global fisheries are facing a crisis due to overfishing, which increases the burden on agriculture. The article reveals the link between declining fish stocks and the need for rational management of agricultural soil
Soil and tillage For agronomists
Competent soil preparation after grain legumes and perennial grasses determines the future yield of winter crops. The article reveals the nuances of choosing implements and timing of tillage depending on the soil type and climatic zone
