Erosion minimization solutions – soil health (part-1)
Compared to other agricultural crops, the cultivation of potatoes requires a particularly high level of protection against soil erosion
Tag: soil management
‘Fertilizers must have an effect in the short and long term’
Fertilizers that nourish the plant while ensuring a healthy soil provide the highest yields.
Jacob Vos works lightly on clay and saves structure
Grower Jacob Vos from Bant, Flevoland, works in this way and supervises research into shallow tillage from practice.
Perspective for shallow plowing in spring on heavy clay
shallow plowing in spring on heavy clay can be beneficial, provided this is combined with a green cover.
Looking at ways to improve irrigation management in 2021
vegetable growers to monitor their soil moisture conditions to inform irrigation management
Salinization causes 1,166 euros in damage per hectare of potatoes
Salinisation of the soil results in a loss of 1,166 euros per hectare during the cultivation of potatoes in the ...
The use of water retention polymers and sensors reduces irrigation consumption by 30% and fertilizers by 25%
The Minister of Agriculture of the Region of Murcia, Antonio Luengo , visited the 'El Mirador' Agricultural Demonstration and Transfer Center this Monday, where ...
Saving time with self-propelled potato harvester
A self-propelled potato harvester made by Grimme reduces the amount of people needed for harvest. At Steijn Potato Farms in ...
Drip vs overhead irrigation – part 3
Drip systems are sensitive and more prone to damage than overhead irrigation. Rodents, weed cutters, laborers, mechanical harvesting equipment and ...
Drip vs overhead irrigation – part 2
Irrigation systems are vital for crop germination and are frequently used to distribute fertilizers or chemicals. In colder climates, overhead ...
