During the harvesting of corn, a large amount of residue remains – stalks, leaves, husks, and roots. Often, this amounts to several tons of dry matter per hectare, and sometimes even over 20 tons of dry matter per hectare.
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During the harvesting of corn, a large amount of residue remains—stems, leaves, husks, and roots. Often, this amounts to several tons of dry matter per hectare, and sometimes even over 20 tons of dry matter per hectare. This is reported by Farmer.pl. Unlike grain crops, the plant residues left after harvesting grain corn are usually not removed from the field. Well-managed residues can play a beneficial role: they serve as a source of organic matter, release nutrients into the soil, and reduce erosion. A large amount of plant residues after harvesting grain corn can raise questions about their proper management, especially if the farm does not use plowing. Therefore, a survey was conducted among farmers who have abandoned plowing to see how they handle corn straw. It turns out that they have their own proven solutions that simplify the management of corn residues. Method one: Mulching and incorporation The technology most often recommended by no-till farmers involves mulching the ...
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