Concept · 14 articles

Winter period

The winter period for an agronomist and a dedicated gardener is a time for strategic planning, theoretical preparation, and work in protected soil. While biological dormancy continues in the open field, specialists focus on optimizing greenhouse technologies, analyzing substrate composition, and improving engineering solutions. Understanding the microclimate, choosing the right cover materials, and properly diagnosing the condition of crops during the off-season are the keys to high productivity of the future harvest and the efficiency of agricultural production.

This selection contains materials covering key areas of winter agrotechnics. Readers will find professional recommendations for the cultivation of mushrooms and flower crops, methods for increasing the productivity of vineyards and roses, as well as tips on designing greenhouse structures. In addition to plant production issues, the articles cover topics such as the use of organic fertilizers, regulation of the light regime, and the biology of honey bees. The presented content will help structure knowledge, master applied methods of agrosystem management, and prepare for a new production cycle.

Greenhouses and covers For agronomists

Mushroom cultivation technologies in greenhouses and product storage

The use of greenhouses for mushroom cultivation allows for efficient use of space during the autumn-winter period. The article presents recommendations for placing mycelia, requirements for growing conditions, and harvest storage rates

Veterinary medicine For students

Thelaziasis in cattle: symptoms, diagnostics, and treatment

Thelaziasis is a common ocular helminthiasis in cattle that causes a decrease in livestock animal productivity. The article describes methods for diagnosing the disease and effective treatment regimens using eye flushing and anthelmintic drugs.

Greenhouses and covers For gardeners

Construction of a sturdy greenhouse using metal drywall profiles

Using metal drywall profiles allows for the inexpensive and rapid construction of a reliable greenhouse. This article details the key stages of design, material selection, and foundation preparation for a long-lasting structure

Agrochemistry For students

Using sewage sludge as an organic fertilizer for fields

Sewage sludge is a promising source of organic matter for increasing soil fertility. The article discusses technologies for preparing and disinfecting the raw material, as well as the main types of fertilizers available to agronomists for field application

Viticulture For agronomists

Diagnostic methods for the mineral fertilizer requirements of grapes

The article examines key methods for determining the mineral nutrition level of grapes, including visual methods, injections, laboratory research, and soil analysis. The author analyzes the possibilities and limitations of each approach in the context of modern viticulture.

Viticulture For agronomists

The influence of relief and altitude on viticulture

The article examines the influence of vertical zonation and relief features on grape growing conditions. You will learn how altitude and slope aspect regulate the thermal regime, the growing season, and the quality indicators of the harvest.