Use of desiccants in the agricultural sector of Ukraine

 

 Desiccants are chemicals that are designed to dehydrate plant tissues, particularly roots. Their use is necessary in order to carry out the harvest quickly in a short time. Desiccation is performed by spraying the plants in the pre-harvest period. Moreover, this procedure does not have a negative impact on the yield and does not change the sowing quality of seeds intended for use next year.

Ukrainian supplier of fertilizers and plant protection products offers a wide range of high quality agricultural products, including desiccants.

Desiccants are most often used for the following crops:

    Cereals;
    Sunflower;
    Linen;
    Pea;
    Rapeseed.

What is important to consider when choosing a desiccant?

To desiccate various crops, Ukrainian farmers mainly use drugs based on diquat and glyphosate. However, it is important to understand for which crops the drug is selected - seed or commodity.

Preparations based on glyphosate are intended for seed crops and are designed for long-term use. They are applied mainly from 14 to 28 days before harvesting. Plants wither gradually, so diseases can affect the plant for a longer period, reducing the quality of the crop. It is also important to remember that glyphosate-based drugs have a systemic effect on plants. If the purpose of sowing is seed, then this active substance is not suitable, because it penetrates into the seed germ, which leads to a decrease in energy and germination of seeds.


If the time from application of drugs to harvest is short - up to 7-10 days and you need a product for both seed and commercial crops, the choice should be made in favor of drugs based on diquat. Such drugs are presented in the catalog lnzweb.com.
For and against

Desiccation, no doubt, can greatly reduce crop losses depending on the crop and growing conditions.

But, like any agro-technological method, desiccation has its advantages and disadvantages.

You should buy the drug from official manufacturers and their dealers, such as lnzweb.com, to avoid poor quality drugs, as well as mistakes in the preparation of mixtures.
Benefits:

    provide fast uniform maturing
    allow harvesting in rainy weather
    reduce seed moisture, reduce drying costs
    reduce seed losses during harvesting
    improve yields and product quality
    help fight weeds
    reduce cleaning costs
    fight plant diseases

Disadvantages:

    rising production costs.
    violation of the technology of application causes a decrease in yield
    additional equipment is required: sprayers, aircraft
    treatment from aircraft and helicopters during the demolition of the drug by wind over 70% causes environmental pollution
    inevitable losses from a tractor track at ground spraying (hinged or trailed sprayers)
    with a significant increase in the concentration of the solution on the plants may remain harmful chemicals.

If all the conditions are taken into account and calculated in advance, and the drugs are selected correctly, the result of desiccation will result in additional income for the farmer.