Energy efficiency of minimized and zero tillage in irrigated conditions of southern Ukraine

Abstract

Annotation Purpose. Reduce energy costs for agricultural production and preservation of soil fertility under irrigation in southern Ukraine. Methods. Modern scientific and production recommendations were used to increase fertility and calculate the energy efficiency of cultivation technology. Results. By analyzing the results of scientific and production activities in the areas of increasing soil fertility, practical recommendations for the optimal system of basic tillage and crop rotation fertilization systems are identified. Conclusions. Research carried out during 2016–2019 established that the use of different depth system of basic tillage on the basis of chisel loosening forms the maximum productivity of crop rotation, which in turn forms the highest energy coefficient. Keywords: energy efficiency, tillage, crop rotation, stocking density, plant nutrition system.