SIMULATION MODELING OF LOSSES DUE TO DELAYED SOWING

Abstract

The object of the study is the technological processes of growing agricultural crops, violations of sowing dates, and a
simulation model for assessing possible losses due to untimely sowing.
It is noted that each agricultural crop best realizes its biological potential when favorable conditions are created for its
life activity. Violations of these conditions lead to a decrease in yield and, as a result, profit. In modern agricultural production
technologies, emphasis is placed on strict adherence to recommendations for the timely performance of the prescribed
technological operations.
Simulation modeling has determined the possible losses due to untimely sowing of certain crops. Among early-sown
crops, we will analyze peas, and among mid-season crops, corn.
It has been established that losses from untimely sowing of peas with an average yield of 3.5 t/ha can be up to 30%, or
in monetary terms, 8.14 thousand UAH/ha. For corn, losses from untimely sowing are modeled in the range of 0-30%. With an
average corn yield of 5.0 t/ha, losses from untimely sowing amount to 10% – 4.8 thousand UAH/ha, 20% – 9.6 thousand
UAH/ha, 30% – 14.4 thousand UAH/ha.