@book{
author = "Marjanović-Jeromela, Ana and Prodanović, Slaven",
year = "2021",
abstract = "Oilseed rape is primarily known as an industrial plant. Its seed is an important source of oil and proteins for nutritional and non-edible uses. After the extraction of oil from oilseed rape seed, the meal (cake), rich in proteins, fibers, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, which is suitable for feeding domestic animals, remains. Areas under oilseed rape in Serbia have increased in the last decade. Over this period, the average yield of oilseed rape seed in Serbia was about 2.7 t/ha but varied depending on agro-ecological conditions. Climatic conditions in Serbia are suitable for oilseed rape production, but the occurrence of natural disasters (drought, floods, stormy winds and hail) leads to a decline in yield and seed quality. For farmers, it is extremely important to choose the right variety of oilseed rape to mitigate the effects of natural disasters because each variety has specific advantages that can make it suitable for certain growing conditions. Farmers in Serbia can choose many high-yielding varieties created in our agro-ecological conditions. Likewise, a system of measures that includes the best crop rotation plan (oilseed rape fits well with winter cereals as a forecrop), basic tillage (to a depth of 20–30 cm), sowing (of certified seed, in the period from 25 August to 20 September), plant nutrition (total amount of nitrogen fertilisers divided into several doses), control of weeds, pests and diseases (by combining preventive measures, especially agro-technical practices such as crop rotation, tillage, and crop density), setting up of irrigation and drainage systems, as well as the timely harvest (when the seed contains less than 15 percent moisture) provides favourable conditions for the proper development of oilseed rape crops. This is the basis for mitigating the impacts of natural disasters and achieving high and stable yields. Neglecting these basic requirements of oilseed rape technology or reducing certain measures inevitably leads to yield losses. Also, farmers are recommended to consider the possibility of introducing agricultural technologies such as conservation tillage and intercropping that are successfully applied in the world but still are not present in larger areas in Serbia. Finally, one of the measures to mitigate the impacts of natural disasters, based on a risk-sharing strategy, is crop insurance. With the continuous education of producers and further improvement of the assortment, technology and machinery, it is realistic to expect an increase in the area under oilseed rape in Serbia and greater production safety under the conditions of climate change. For education and assistance in the application of the listed agricultural practices and technologies, farmers can contact the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, advisory services, and other addresses listed below.",
publisher = "Rome : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)",
title = "Good agricultural practices and technologies to mitigate the impacts of natural disasters in oilseed rape production in Serbia",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_fiver_2273"
}
