Interview with iFarming magazine. Regenerative agriculture is a long journey in which farmers learn to work with nature, not against it It would be hard to find a farmer in Ukraine who has never heard the name Mykhaylo Draganchuk. To some, he is one of the first advocates of no-till farming; to others, he is a practitioner who speaks honestly …
How Ukrainian farmers are restoring soil even in the most difficult times Drought, war, uncertainty. Three things that every Ukrainian farmer lives with today. But there is another word that we are talking about more and more often – recovery. We used to fight everything: the weather, weeds, the soil. Now we are beginning to understand that fighting does not …
Great civilizations that failed to prevent soil degradation did not survive. These are not loud words or exaggerations. This is a historical fact confirmed by archaeologists, researchers, and ancient ruins that silently tell their story. The history of humanity reminds me of waves. Civilizations rose, achieved greatness, built temples and roads, and then declined. And then rose again. And declined …
There is another drought in southern Ukraine. And it may be even worse than last year. A significant portion of the sunflower and corn harvest has already been lost due to lack of moisture. The ground is cracking under their feet – not only literally, but also in the souls of the farmers. And then I came across a post …
Soil degradation has reached global proportions and threatens the world’s food security. According to the UN, up to 40% of the world’s land is degraded. The main reason is excessive mechanical tillage, which destroys soil structure, accelerates erosion and loss of fertility. Currently, one of the most effective solutions for stabilizing and regenerating degraded land is No-till technology, which involves …
Bourgault Industries Ltd. is a leading global Canadian manufacturer of technologically advanced seeding equipment. One of Bourgault’s latest developments is the innovative Air Planter™ system. Operating a Bourgault Seeding System equipped with the Air Planter™ allows you to direct seed or plant into heavy residue in no-till scenarios, while seed placing phosphate fertilizer and banding nutrients like nitrogen …
Preserving soil health and fertility is the most important task for modern agricultural production. No-till technology is a key tool for achieving these goals. An important aspect of No-till technology is its ability to effectively influence soil biological activity. This biological activity includes various processes that occur in the soil due to bacteria and microorganisms. How exactly does No-till help …
Since its creation in 1974, the Canadian company Bourgault Industries Ltd. has focused on the development and production of high-tech and reliable seeders and other agricultural machinery. Bourgault is well-known for its innovative seeding technologies as well as for its Mid Row Bander® system, which allows to direct seed into heavy residue in no-till scenarios, while seed placing phosphate fertilizer …
When it comes to growing cover crops, the question arises – how to choose the right crops for your conditions? The choice of cover crops is a complex process that requires consideration of various factors. But don’t worry! I have an algorithm for you that will help you make an informed choice and use the potential of cover crops to …
Despite all the advantages of expanded crop rotations, we still see many examples of crop rotations in which only 2-3-4 crops are grown. These are the cases when the market, product prices, demand, sales opportunities for certain crops, and even… the technical equipment of the farm dictate the rules. In fairness, I would like to note that in countries where …