Paddy Processing A Complete Guide

Paddy Processing: A Complete Guide

Rice is one of the most important staple foods in India, which is the second-largest producer of paddy in the world. In 2022, the paddy production was around 129 million […]

Sorghum plant Characteristics, Importance, Distribution and Uses

Sorghum plant: Characteristics, Importance, Distribution and Uses

Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench], the fifth most important cereal crop in terms of production and planting area globally. It is a key food crop grown in various countries in […]

Agroecological guidelines for storage of cereal grains for smallholder farmers

Agroecological guidelines for storage of cereal grains for smallholder farmers

Proposals for the storage of cereal grains from small subsistence crops in countries with food and nutritional insecurity Since 2013 the official publication: “Smallholders, food security, and the Environment”, on […]

Rice sustainable farming and SRI (System of Rice Intensification) method

Rice has been the main food crop and the basis for livelihood in many countries from time immemorial. It can easily survive and be productive in fields based on sea […]

What is Silage, and How to Produce it

Silage is a type of forage produced by fermenting plant matter under anaerobic conditions until it’s acidified. It is used to feed domestic animals such as sheep, goats, and pigs, […]

Weed Management in Barley Farming

Weed Management in Barley Farming

The most common weeds in barley farming belong to the families Asteraceae, Poaceae, and Brassicaceae. They are the following (Mennan and Pala, 2018), (1): Wild oat (Avena fatua) Charlock mustard […]

Yield, Harvest, and Storage of Barley

Yield, Harvest, and Storage of Barley

What is the average yield per hectare of barley? During the last five years, the average spring barley yield has been around 7.2 tons per hectare or 107.06 bushels per […]

Barley Pests and Diseases

Barley Pests and Diseases

Barley cultivations are often threatened by external factors such as pests and diseases. If control measures are not taken in time, significant yield losses will occur. Τo better protect our […]

Barley Fertilization Requirements and Methods

Barley Fertilization Requirements and Methods

First of all, you must consider the soil condition of your field through semi-annual or annual soil testing before applying any fertilization method. There are no two identical fields in […]

Barley Irrigation Requirements and Methods

Barley Irrigation Requirements and Methods

Generally, barley uses moisture more efficiently than other cereals. As a result, it can grow without irrigation in many cases. However, almost 50% of the commercial barley farms in dry […]