IMPROVING PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND WATERMANAGEMENT OF BOUNDARY MEADOW SOILS WITH THE HELP OF WATER MANAGEMENT AND SOIL IMPROVERS

Summary

Nowadays, harmful water surplus and water shortage, which appear almost simultaneously, cause a significant problem in field crop production in Hungary. In Hungary, the most limiting factor is whether the right amount of water is available in the critical phenophases. Excess water and water scarcity affect the effectiveness of the entire cultivation technology, especially for the implementation of tillage, the uptake of applied nutrients and the optimal feasibility of harvesting. We cannot influence the amount of precipitation in a given year, however, we have an effect on the moisture turnover of the board.

The application of soil-friendly cultivation technology systems today is difficult to imagine without the use of precision farming. The large number of basic data provides the possibility of high-precision terrain
through the preparation of models, on the other hand, through the collection of agronomic and technical data, we have the opportunity to develop objective decision support. In the case of meadow and casting soils, capacity shortages occur primarily during the implementation of tillage, thus the work at the optimal time (with moisture content) is impaired. In the fall and in the spring, extra threads are needed to form the right seedbed. These extra interventions cause additional trampling damage. However, before the introduction of the new technology, it is necessary to drain the harmful excess water from the area.

In addition to the measurement of ecological parameters at the set experimental sites, the measurements will be carried out in several crops (corn, sunflower, wheat). The degree of soil conservation can be measured through the yield of the crop, which requires harvesting the experimental settings with a yield meter. During the surveys, soil mapping works are carried out, and soil resistance and moisture content are measured several times during the vegetation period. Existing machines suitable for precision farming, supplemented by those purchased during the activity, provide an opportunity to obtain a wide range of information in both the agronomic and technical fields, which will also have a positive effect on making the right economic decisions.

Project

REGION

Hungary, Hajdú-Bihar county

CONSORTIUM

Discovery Center | Gödöllő

FUNDING

Rural Development Program
Own resources

MEMBERS
Kulcsár Bertalan | Farmer
Könnyű Ildikó Alexandra | Farmer
Nagy Zoltán | Farmer
Rebenku Tibor | Farmer
Galambos Róbert e.v. | Farmer
Dr. Rátonyi Tamás | Consultant
BUDGET
638 900 eFt

Milestones

2018

Application Submission

Submission of application documents to the relevant authorities.
2018

Initial Assessments

Designation of pilot field sections where excess surface water is first drained, followed by initial soil mapping. Baseline assessment of soil organic matter, pH, compaction, and electrical conductivity, as well as measurements of agroecological parameters (e.g., soil moisture) using machinery suitable for precision farming. A modelling process was initiated based on the available agroecological, agronomic, and telemetry data. Soil sampling is completed, yielding concrete results and recommendations for nutrient management and sowing, upon which field experiments begin with all participating farmers.
2018

Equipment Acquisition

Procurement of the machinery and tools required for the development, capable of large-scale data collection.
2020

Statistical Analysis

With the conclusion of the second production year, harvesting began, allowing for statistical analysis of the collected data. Based on the findings, preparations for the third year and the setup of experimental plots for the production season commenced. The experiment and models were refined using the accumulated data.
2020

Submission of First Financial Report

Submission of the first payment request.
2021

Submission of Second Financial Report

Submission of the second payment request.
2023

Submission of Final Financial Report

Submission of the final payment request.

Media

National field day and presentation

International field day and presentation