Taking all details into account in multi-factor sunflower cultivation systems will help avoid incorrect decisions — expert

Multi-factor systems in crop cultivation are effective, but only if the system is analyzed in its entirety, taking into account even the smallest details, which often are crucial. This was written by Viktor Filatov, the head of Kharkivske Nasinnya LLC and co-founder of the FD Seeds brand, on his Facebook page. He cited 2 examples from farms, in one of which due to mistakes the yield was lower, and in the other, good, but the conclusions made by both farmers were erroneous, so in the future there is a risk of making incorrect decisions. So, one farm from Khmelnytskyi, according to the soil analysis: Potassium — 110. Phosphorus — 45 (according to Mehlich). Sulfur — 7. Ph 6.9. Organic matter 2.3. "Almost perfect soil. Slightly more calcium than needed, and a good level of magnesium. But… They missed the treatment for sunflower after 37 mm of precipitation. They decided they had applied the 4th pair of leaves, and the next treatment would be done after flowering. But all the ...