Agriculture has been the staple occupation of the humankind until we became smarter. It still remains to be the most important one with the only difference being the way we practice it. The efficiency of crop production is determined by the yield produced and there have been many ways in the past farmers have been using to improve yield. Many of those methods have proven to be disastrous in the long run while giving short-term satisfaction. There are many factors that decide the yield of farming like water availability, soil health and previous practices. Here are a few ways to improve your crop production for maximum yield.
1. Prime Time to Plant
This is one of the most important factors to consider while hoping for a healthy yield. The crop rotation foes on as planned and the market demand hardly ever stops. This can sometimes create pressure and the successive gap between crop rotation doesn’t suffice. This leads to non-replenishment of the soil and it being unready for cultivation. When a crop is planted with the soil not being in its prime, they are relying on hybrid seeds and fertilisers to result in a better yield. This only causes more harm than good by affecting the next crop you plant. It makes the soil unhealthy for future cultivation.
2. Smart Water System
Now, that you have chosen the perfect season for your crop, you know an estimated amount of water your crops need per day. Drainage system is an essential element of your farming field structure and needs to implemented. Be sure to not over water your crops and it is quite obvious that you can stop by the exact millilitre of the amount each crop needs and some places might end up getting more water than others due to the fairly uneven terrain. Hence, it is important you have a smart way to reduce water clogging in any part of the field.
3. Inspect your Field on Foot
While you might think this is not a very practical way to do farming but its assured that this is the most productive way of doing it. While zooming past your field at higher speeds on your second hand agricultural tractors, you might cover up larger areas but you will miss on the smaller details. On the other hand, while you walk by foot you can notice each detail and anomaly if any and rectify it. You can notice soil changes if any and prevent any kind of disturbances like a weed outrage that might have potentially reduced your yield.
4. Judicious Use of Fertilisers
Fertilisers and other chemicals often seem to be the best option for the situation but there are always better and more organic alternatives to look for. While some fertilisers help in replenishing the soil of the lost nutrients, its quantity should be kept optimal and over usage will not only harm the crops but can also harm the farmer spraying it. Organic fertilisers should be brought in use preferably. Your soil can take some time off when it comes to mushroom cultivation.
5. Clean the Weeds
It was earlier suggested that covering large areas on foot will help a lot more than cruising over the lad at high speeds. It was part of a solution to a much greater threat which is posed by weeds. Weeds cause grave damage to the crops and on one of the simplest solution to it is timely monitoring and maintenance. It is not just a one-time job in the whole process and you might need to pay attention to it a couple of times to ensure it causes no harm.
These are additional brownie points you need to keep in mind while aiming at a healthy yield. Selection of seeds is crucial and should not be compromised on. After all, the quality of seeds is going to determine the quality of yield and it’s not just quantity you should focus on. Hard work is the key to success and there is no substitute for it.
