Polish experts talked about the advantages of growing oats and the nuances of the technology

After many years of reduced acreage and demand, the interest of Polish farmers in the cultivation of oats is growing again recently. This is explained by a change in the way grain is used: from fodder for horses to gluten-free food or fuel, writes Farmer.pl. It is noted that oats are a valuable component of crop rotation with many advantages. This culture is valued for its unique phytosanitary properties and very high resistance to diseases and pests. "This means not only, from an agrotechnical point of view, a clean harvest and better conditions for achieving high yields. And also - from an equally important financial point of view - the possibility of significantly reducing the costs of plant protection compared to other grain crops. At the same time, oats tolerate early sowing very well, so it uses spring moisture better than other spring crops. At the same time, it grows well on almost any soil and has low requirements for its pH," the report says. The yield of oats in the ...