ADAM Blog | Inputs, Practices, Markt-Intelligenz
Sunflower Hybrid Buyer's Guide 2026: FAO Maturity, Yield, Oil Content
How to pick a sunflower hybrid 2026: FAO maturity, 3.5-4.5 t/ha yield, oil content, broomrape resistance — Pioneer, Syngenta, Limagrain.
Winter Wheat Sowing Calendar for Ukraine 2026: Optimal Dates by Oblast
Optimal winter wheat sowing dates in Ukraine 2026 by region — Steppe, Forest-Steppe, Polissia, Carpathian — with temperature windows and schedule.
4 Winter Wheat Varieties for the Ukrainian Steppe (2026)
4 winter wheat varieties for the Ukrainian Steppe, all active in the State Register: yield, drought tolerance, disease — and why three earlier picks are gone.
How to Apply UAN-32 to Winter Wheat: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Step-by-step guide to applying UAN-32 on Ukrainian winter wheat: rates, timing, sprayer setup, nozzles, herbicide tank-mixes, and leaf-burn prevention.
Generator Starting: Manual, Electric, Automatic or Remote
Generator start types: how ATS differs from electric start, what remote starting actually requires, and why the battery decides more than the start type.
Editor's Choice
All postsChoosing a 300–430 hp Tractor for Large-Area Farming
Choosing a high-power tractor: sizing from the implement, articulated versus conventional frame, transmission types, ballast, and why service beats the spec sheet.
Tractor Leaking Oil: Finding the Source and What to Do
Tractor oil leaks: identifying the system by fluid colour and location, when you can drive to the workshop, and when to shut down immediately.
Getting Rid of Slugs Without Chemicals: What Works and What Does Not
Slug control without chemicals: why copper tape and eggshells failed in trials, what the research found, and which methods actually reduce damage.
Oilseed Rape Harvest: Combine Settings and Avoiding Losses
Rapeseed harvest losses: drum, sieve and fan settings, header extension, timing by seed moisture, and how to count losses behind the machine.
Crop Pest Control: Deciding Rather Than Simply Spraying
Integrated pest management: scouting and the economic threshold, agronomic measures, biological control, and how rotating modes of action prevents resistance.
When to Harvest Sunflower: Timing, Moisture, Losses
When sunflower is harvested in Ukraine: signs of full maturity, 12–15 % moisture for threshing and under 8 % for storage, and what delay costs.
Mineral Fertilizers
All in Mineral FertilizersFertilizer Buying Guide for Winter Wheat 2026: NPK Program by Yield Target
How to buy fertilizer for winter wheat 2026: NPK rates by 4-8 t/ha yield, application schedule, UAN vs nitrate vs urea, per-ha budget.
Yara vs EuroChem vs OSTCHEM: Which Fertilizer Brand to Choose in 2026
Yara (Norway), EuroChem (Switzerland), and OSTCHEM (Ukraine) compared for Ukrainian farms 2026: pricing, quality, logistics, and verdict.
Poltava Oblast Input Procurement Report Q2 2026
ADAM quarterly report for Poltava Oblast: fertilizer and crop protection prices, winter wheat yields, vendor density, procurement calendar for April-June 2026.
Kyiv Oblast Input Procurement Report Q2 2026
ADAM quarterly report for Kyiv Oblast: fertilizer, seed, crop protection, and fuel prices; vendor density; procurement recommendations for April-June 2026.
7 Best Nitrogen Fertilizers for Ukrainian Winter Wheat (2026)
Compare 7 nitrogen fertilizers for Ukrainian winter wheat — urea, ammonium nitrate, UAN-32, CAN, sulfate, slow-release — with prices and rates.
UAN-32 vs Ammonium Nitrate: Complete Comparison for Winter Wheat (2026)
UAN-32 vs ammonium nitrate for Ukrainian winter wheat: cost per kg of nitrogen, logistics, uniformity, and herbicide tank-mixes. April 2026 verdict.
Agricultural Machinery
All in Agricultural MachineryChoosing a 300–430 hp Tractor for Large-Area Farming
Choosing a high-power tractor: sizing from the implement, articulated versus conventional frame, transmission types, ballast, and why service beats the spec sheet.
How to Choose a Plough for a Compact Tractor: Bodies, Power, Hitch
Choosing a plough for a compact tractor: how many bodies your horsepower will pull, hitch category, soil type, working depth and what to check in the steel.
John Deere vs Case IH vs New Holland for Ukrainian Farms 2026
John Deere, Case IH, and New Holland compared for Ukrainian farms 2026: price, parts, dealer network, fuel economy, residual value.
How to Choose a Tractor for a 100-500 ha Ukrainian Farm: Complete 2026 Guide
How to pick a tractor for 100-500 ha in Ukraine 2026: horsepower, transmission, leasing, new vs used — John Deere, Case IH, New Holland.
Yield Optimization
All in Yield OptimizationOilseed Rape Harvest: Combine Settings and Avoiding Losses
Rapeseed harvest losses: drum, sieve and fan settings, header extension, timing by seed moisture, and how to count losses behind the machine.
How to Store Grain On-Farm: Moisture, Temperature, Control
On-farm grain storage: safe moisture of 12–14 %, temperature below 15 °C, cleaning and drying, container choice, aeration and a monitoring schedule.
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