agricultural technology and barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)

Ječam se uglavnom koristi za ishranu stoke jer sadrži visoku hranidbenu vrijednost, no značajan dio ječma koristi se u pivarskoj industriji kao i prehrani ljudi. Ječam se na području Republike Hrvatske nedovoljno proizvodi, a razlozi vjerojatno leže u nižim prinosima u odnosu na pšenicu. Ječam je karakterističan za uzgoj zbog svojega kraćeg svjetlosnog stadija u odnosu na druge žitarice i kao takav brže prolazi prve etape organogeneze. U odnosu na pšenicu, ječam ima skromnije zahtjeve prema vlazi i toplini. Ječam je jedna od najvažnijih kultura u ljudskoj ishrani, prema tome treba voditi velikog računa o njezinoj kvalitetnoj i efikasnoj proizvodnji.
Barley is mainly used for cattle feeding because it has a high nutritional value, but a significant part of barley is used in the brewing industry as well as in the diet of people. The barley on the territory of the Republic of Croatia is insufficiently produced, and the reasons probably lie in lower yields compared to wheat. Barley is characteristic for breeding because of its shorter light stage compared to other cereals and as soon as the first stage of organogenesis passes. Compared to wheat, barley has modest demands on moisture and heat. Cheese is one of the most important cultures in human nutrition, so it is important to take great care of its quality and efficient production.