The Journal "Agriculture and Forestry"
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Year 2025, Volume 71 Issue 1
| Year : | 2025 |
| Volume : | 71 |
| Issue : | 1 |
| Authors : | Andrii BUTENKO, Oksana DATSKO, Olena SHUMKOVA, Mariia BAHORKA, Viktoriia MUSIIENKO, Nataliiа YURCHENKO, Valentyna NECHYPORENKO, Svitlana ZAVHORODNIA, Maryna MIKULINA |
| Title : | SUSTAINABLE BUCKWHEAT GROWING: AGROTECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF THE MINERAL FERTILIZERS’ ROLE |
| Abstract : | The sustainable cultivation of agricultural crops has become increasingly important, with innovations focused on increasing yields without harming the environment. In Ukraine, the use of biofertilizers and biopesticides is gaining popularity, though results vary due to specific application conditions. Organic fertilizers have shown clear benefits for many crops, but manure is not recommended for buckwheat. However, fertilizers containing effective microorganisms are promising, though they can be affected by adverse abiotic factors. This study aims to evaluate the impact of mineral fertilizers on buckwheat yield and to assess the economic viability of their use. Field experiments were conducted from 2021 to 2023 at Sumy National Agrarian University educational and research center, involving two buckwheat varieties, Slobozhanka and Yaroslavna, under different fertilization regimes. The study analyzed crop yield and economic efficiency under varying doses of NPK fertilizers (N22P22K22, N45P45K45, N30P45K45 + N15, N50P30K70), as well as control (without fertilization). Results indicate that fertilizer use significantly improved yield compared to control, with the Slobozhanka variety showing higher responsiveness. The best economic outcomes were associated with moderate fertilizer use, balancing yield increase and input costs. Economic analysis shows that, while higher fertilization increased yields, it did not always result in higher profitability due to increased input costs, particularly for N45P45K45. Excessive fertilizer use can also lead to long–term soil degradation, making balanced application crucial for sustainable production. Therefore, a strategic approach to fertilizer use is needed to optimize both yield and soil health, ensuring long–term agricultural sustainability. |
| For citation : | Butenko, A., Datsko, O., Shumkova, O., Bahorka, M., Musiienko, V., Yurchenko, N., Nechyporenko, V., Zavhorodnia, S., Mikulina, M. (2025). Sustainable buckwheat growing: agrotechnical and economic assessment of the mineral fertilizers’ role, Agriculture and Forestry, 71 (1). 49-59. https://doi:10.17707/AgricultForest.71.1.04 |
| Keywords : | sustainability, yield, economic evaluation, soil health, fertilization strategies, profit. |
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