Analysis of the mechanical performance of no-till seed drills in Algeria: Impact on crop yield

R. Labad, N. Louahdi, S. Zouaoui, F. Harrad, Z. Mohammedi, M.A. Feddal

Abstract


The present work discussing one of direct seeding constraints in Algeria. The expensive price of seeder according to its availability for farmers slowed the adoption of this agricultural system in our country. Indeed, specific seeder “Boudour” have made in Algeria by CMA of Sidi Bel Abbes. To study the performance of this machine, an experiment was conducted during 2016/2017 agricultural season. The objectives are to compare the effects of different seeders on wheat and lentil development.  The results show that “Boudour” is more performant in the soil with regular seeding depth (6 cm) and high yield value observed.

Full Text:

PDF

References


Mrabet, R. Le semis direct : une technologie avancée pour une agriculture durable au Maroc. MADREF –DERD 76 (2001) 4p. (http://agriculture.ovh.org)

Chervet, A. ; Ramseier, L. ; Sturny, W. G. ; Tschannen, S. Comparaison du semis direct et du labour pendant 10 ans. Revue suisse Agriculture 37 (6), (2005) 249-256.

Mrabet, R. Climate change and carbon sequestration in the mediterranean bassin : contribution of no tillage systems. Les actes des 4eRencontres Méditerranéennes du Semis Direct. Sétif Algérie 3,4,5 mai 2010. Revue Recherche agronomique. (2010) 106-126.

Boiffin, J. ; Malezieux, E. ; Picard, D. Cropping systems for the future. In Nösberger, J. ; Geiger, H. H. ; Struik, P. C. (eds.), Crop Science : progress and prospects, CABI Publishing, Oxon (UK) (2001) 261-280.

Labad, R. ; Hartani ,T. Analyse des performances de quelques exploitations agricoles céréalières en semis direct dans la wilaya de Sétif. Revue Agriculture. Numéro spécial 1 (2016) 78 – 81.

Rouabhi, A. ; Laouar, A. ; Mekhlouf, A. ; Dhibi, B. What Are The Factors Affecting No-Till Adoption In The Farming System Of Sétif Province In Algeria? Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology 6 (6) (2018) 636-641.

Haddouche, D. ; Benmansour, N. Cartographie de l’occupation des sols agricoles. Cas de la commune de Tabia, Wilaya de Sidi Bel Abbés. Agriculture and Forestry Journal (1) (2017) 62-67.

Halila, M.H. ; Haddad, N.I. ; Sakr, B. ; Küsmenoglu, I. Food legumes in the near East. ARegional review. International Food Legume. Research Conference III.Sept. 22 - 26, (1997) 107-114.

Desbiolles, J. Seed and fertilizer placement –issues to consider for zero till tine drills. ACIAR/AusAID Project CIM-2008-027 Phase III. Development of conservation cropping systems in the drylands of northern Iraq. Fact sheet 3, Australia Government (2013).

Fellahi, Z. A. ;Hannachi, A. ; Chennafi, H. ; Makhlouf, M. ; Bouzerzour, H. Effet des résidus et du travail du sol sur la cinétique de l’accumulation de la biomasse, le rendement et l’utilisation de l’eau du blé dur (TriticumdurumDesf.) variété MBB sous conditions climatiques des hautes plaines Sétifiennes. Sciences et Technologie (2010).

Lopez-Bellido, L. ; Loppez-Bellilo, R. J. ; Gasstillo, J.E. ; Lopez-Billilo, F.J. Effects of tillage, crop rotation and nitrogen fertilization on wheat under rainfed mediterranean conditions. Agronmy Journal 92 (2000) 1054-1063.

Bonfil, D. J.; Mufradi, I.; Klitman, S.; Asido, S. Wheat grain yield and soil profile water distribution in a no-till arid environment. Agronomy Journal 91 (1999) 368–373.

Bouthiba, A. A. ; Debaeke, P. ; Hamoudi, S. A. Varietal differences in the response of durum wheat (TriticumturgidumL. var. durum) to irrigation strategies in a semi-arid region of Algeria. Irrigation Science 26 (2010) 239-251.


Refbacks

  • There are currently no refbacks.