, 2012 There is a growing realisation that only the adoption of ecological and sustainable farming practices can reverse the declining trend in farm productivity in the state of West Bengal, India. The paper is on how a small holding (3.8 acres) family farm in
Roy, Sabyasachi
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Researches of pneumatic sowing machine with peripheral cells location and inertial superfluous seeds extraction [PDF]
, 2015 In the article we provide the new design of pneumatic sowing machine with peripheral cells on the seed disk and a passive device for removing extra seeds with inertia method for precise seeding of cultivated crops.
Anisimov, Olexander +3 more
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DEM simulation research of selected sowing unit elements used in a mechanical seeding drill
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2019 The paper presents the results of research aimed at the verification of the existing design solutions of four example sowing units for agricultural seed drills with the most frequently used types of sowing wheels.
Marcinkiewicz Jacek +5 more
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The effect of weather conditions, soil type and sowing density on the productivity of maize [PDF]
Journal of Agricultural Sciences (Belgrade)High maize yields can only be achieved on fertile, loose and well-permeable soils. Previous research indicates that novel maize hybrids respond favorably to higher crop density.
Živanović Ljubiša R. +5 more
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The effect of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) sowing rates on weed establishment, after one year : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science in Plant Science at Massey University [PDF]
, 2001 Two trials were conducted to determine whether the weed control benefits of high sowing rates of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) continued into the second year after sowing. Seeds of Scotch thistle (Cirsium vulgare), nodding thistle (Carduus nutans),
Armstrong, Michelle Louise
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Sowing time affects the abundance of pests and weeds in winter rye [PDF]
, 2006 Selection of an appropriate sowing time for some winter rye (Secale cereale) cultivars could reduce the need for crop protection measures. In this study the occurrence and status of pests and weeds in relation to sowing time and growth habit of winter ...
Huusela-Veistola, Erja +4 more
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Revista Brasileira de Fruticultura, 2012 Physalis peruviana L. é uma espécie que vem sendo incorporada em plantios de pequenas frutas. Esta frutífera é tratada como anual, e o principal método de propagação é por sementes. Seu cultivo apresenta uma dinâmica de colheita diferenciada, com duração
Cláudia Simone Madruga Lima +4 more
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Ciência e Agrotecnologia, 2008 Objetivou-se no presente trabalho, estudar os efeitos da combinação entre teores de água do solo e cargas aplicadas pela roda compactadora da semeadora-adubadora sobre a emergência de plântulas de soja, em sistema plantio direto.
Alcir José Modolo +3 more
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Effects of sowing time on pink snow mould, leaf rust and winter damage in winter rye varieties in Finland [PDF]
, 2005 Disease infection in relation to sowing time of winter rye (Secale cereale) was studied in southern Finland in order to compare overwintering capacity of modern rye varieties and to give recommendations for rye cultivation.
Avikainen, Hanna +4 more
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Specific interactions leading to transgressive overyielding in cover crop mixtures [PDF]
, 2017 Growing mixtures of species instead of sole crops is expected to increase the ecosystem services provided by cover crops. This study aimed at understanding the interactions between species and investigating how they affect the performance of the mixture.
Amossé, Camille +5 more
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