Practice · 52 articles
Tillage is the foundation of the agronomic process, determining the level of the future harvest. The proper choice of soil impact techniques depends not only on the conservation of soil moisture and soil fertility but also on the successful germination of seeds and the phytosanitary state of the fields. Regardless of the scale of the farm, understanding the physical principles of interaction between implements and soil allows for optimizing costs and minimizing the risks of dehydration or over-compaction of the land plot, which is especially important when planning crop rotation and preparing land after various predecessors.
This collection contains materials covering both the theoretical foundations of agriculture and the applied aspects of field work. You will find a detailed analysis of soil preparation technologies — from classic mouldboard ploughing to modern systems of minimum and zero tillage. The articles contain information on the specifics of working with cereal and row crops, vegetables, and fallows, as well as recommendations on choosing equipment and quality control for operations. Studying these materials will help build an effective tillage system adapted to the specific conditions of your enterprise or plot.
Farm machinery For agronomists
The article examines the design features of flat-cutting sweeps and the technical specifications of popular machine models intended for primary conservation tillage at various depths
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
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
Soil and tillage For agronomists
Efficient soil preparation for stubble and post-harvest sowing requires immediate tillage after harvesting the predecessor crop. Adherence to technology and a differentiated approach to tillage depth allow for maximum retention of soil moisture and ensure the yield
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
High-quality pre-sowing soil preparation is the key to preserving soil moisture and uniform emergence of winter crops. We analyze the selection of implements, the setting of tillage depth, and the rules for field rolling depending on its condition
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
Crop production For students
Transition from traditional ploughing to minimum tillage allows protecting the agrocenosis from erosion and compaction. The article examines the causes of soil profile degradation by classical methods and presents effective ways to implement resource-saving technologies
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
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
Crop production For students
The article describes the evolution of tillage methods: from primitive hoeing tools of antiquity to the emergence of the metal plough and the formation of the scientific theory of ploughing in the 20th century. The reader will trace how the accumulated experience of farmers transformed into systemic agrotechnical methods
Soil and tillage For agronomists
The use of occupied fallow allows for effective balancing of the water regime and increasing soil fertility. The article discusses the rules for selecting fallow-occupying crops, critical harvesting periods, and tillage methods for minimizing moisture losses before sowing winter crops.
