Production Guide - Straw Cereals

This guide focuses on cultural practices (tillage, sowing, fertilization, integrated pest management, rotations, etc.) applicable to straw cereals, including barley, oats, and wheat, according to conventional, organic, or chemical-free production systems. The economics of production, cultivar selection, harvesting and storage, grain production for specialized markets (malting barley, buckwheat, etc.), and industry criteria for different markets are also covered. An essential work for better understanding the environmental and cultural factors that influence cereal development and yields and for seizing production opportunities.