Crop establishment
During the cropping season the farmer makes many decisions with regard to the establishment of the crop and interferes in the crop growth continuously when needed. His actions are focussed on good yield and good quality.
The timing of his work is extremely important.
A one day delay in implementing a certain operation ( e.g. planting, spraying, irrigation, harvest) makes the difference between success and failure.
SOIL TILLAGE AND SEED BED PREPARATION
SEED QUALITY CHARATERISTICS
PLANTING AND RIDGING
SEED PREPARATION
SEEDRATE AND SEED SIZE
PLANTING METHODS
EXAMPLES:NETHERLANDS: PLANTING, HARVEST, STORAGE
EXAMPLES: MID-SOUTH AMERICA: PLANTING, HARVEST,