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.
Vegetable growing For students
A proper tillage system is the foundation for regulating the nutrient regime of fields. The article examines technological methods for soil preparation after late vegetable predecessors and the cultivation of perennial grass sod.
Soil and tillage For agronomists
The article examines the main objectives of agrotechnical tillage before sowing winter crops. Special attention is paid to preserving soil moisture in chernozems to ensure high-quality seed emergence in arid conditions
Vegetable growing For gardeners
Maintaining a competent crop rotation helps avoid soil depletion and the accumulation of diseases, increasing the yield of vegetable crops. The article examines the principles of planting planning and the proper preparation of the soil for the sowing season
Farm machinery For agronomists
Deep chiselling allows for the breaking up of the compacted plough pan without soil inversion, improving root nutrition and moisture exchange. The article describes the advantages of the technology and the selection of suitable implements for various tillage conditions
Farm machinery For agronomists
The article describes key tillage systems and requirements for the quality of field operations. You will learn how adhering to parameters for ploughing depth and soil structure helps preserve soil fertility and create favorable conditions for the development of the plant root system
Soil and tillage For agronomists
The article reveals the principles of effective preparation of the arable layer for spring crops depending on the soil type and climatic conditions of the Krasnodar Territory. You will learn how to regulate soil density, accumulate soil moisture, and clear fields of weeds using autumn tillage
Soil and tillage For agronomists
High-quality soil preparation immediately after harvesting cereal crops allows for the preservation of soil moisture and prevents the formation of clods. Adherence to tillage timelines and proper management of soil density are the key to high yield of winter crops
Soil and tillage For agronomists
Regulating soil density and porosity through agrotechnical practices directly determines plant development and yield. The article examines the physical indicators of chernozem soils and the consequences of using mouldboard ploughing for the structure of the arable horizon
Vegetable growing For students
The quality of soil preparation directly determines the marketability and yield of vegetable crops. The article reveals the biological factors for selecting agricultural techniques and technological schemes for primary autumn tillage.
Soil and tillage For agronomists
The article examines effective soil conservation technologies for Kuban chernozems. The author analyzes the application of minimum and no-tillage, and provides recommendations for soil preparation for winter crops to combat wind and water erosion
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
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
