Crop · 40 articles
Wheat is a key grain crop that forms the foundation of food security. Its successful cultivation requires in-depth knowledge in the field of agrotechnology: from understanding the patterns of organogenesis and development phases of cereals to developing integrated systems of mineral nutrition and tillage. For a practicing agronomist, competent management of these processes directly determines yield indicators and the qualitative characteristics of the grain, which makes the study of the biological features of the crop and methods of controlling diseases and weeds a priority task.
This collection contains materials covering the full cycle of working with grain crops. Readers will find practical recommendations on planning crop rotation, optimizing fertilizer systems, and protecting crops from pathogens and resistant weeds. The section also presents studies on the use of modern fungicides and herbicides, agronomic characteristics of hybrids such as triticale, and an analysis of factors affecting the storage and quality of the seed stock. The information is adapted for solving real-world challenges in field conditions and covers a wide range of issues: from soil preparation after predecessors to ensuring effective plant protection of the harvest.
Livestock For students
The material presents scientifically grounded compositions of starter compound feeds for calves and piglets, and also provides data on the nutritional value of diets for livestock animals and poultry according to the recommendations of V. G. Ryadchikov
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
Livestock For students
The article examines the principles of balanced feeding for livestock animals and the basic requirements for calculating diets. The reader will become familiar with the specifics of working with monogastric and ruminant animals, as well as the factorial method for determining their requirements for energy and nutrients
Crop production For students
Winter rye remains an important link in food security, possessing high efficiency both in crop rotation and as a forage crop. The article examines global grain production indicators and the practical application of rye in modern agriculture
Poultry For agronomists
The article provides a detailed table of the nutritional value of the main types of feed used in poultry farming. The data include indicators of metabolizable energy, crude protein, fat, fiber, as well as the content of calcium, phosphorus, and sodium per 100 grams of product
Crop production For students
The article describes the biological differences between winter, spring, and facultative crops, as well as key agrotechnical factors determining successful overwintering and crop productivity. You will learn how the depth of the tillering node and the nutrient regime influence plant development
Poultry For agronomists
Sex-separated rearing of turkey poults allows for optimizing feed consumption and increasing poultry productivity through differentiated feeding. In parallel, the transition from extensive duck breeding methods to intensive meat production technologies is being considered
Storage and processing For students
The article describes the technological process of grain reception at grain elevators, including sampling methods, quality assessment of batches, and the main stages of post-harvest processing. The material will help specialists organize the effective operation of a grain complex, taking into account the intended use of the harvest
Poultry For agronomists
The article examines the forms of complete compound feed and the specifics of their application for different age groups of poultry. Special attention is paid to the organization of feeding for replacement young stock and the features of using wet mixtures in small farm holdings
Poultry For agronomists
The article examines the key parameters for keeping a poultry breeding flock and the principles of organizing balanced feeding. Requirements for microclimate, lighting regimes, and methods for quality control of hatching eggs are described
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
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
