Mar 2, 2016 · Maize is a free-rooting plant so there needs to be no restriction on root development in the early stages. Crops that struggle with compaction then struggle to mature and achieve optimum...

Most of England is suitable for growing maize for silage, with only areas in the far north and the wetter, more exposed west regarded as 'marginal'. Maize can be grown successfully in the grey shaded areas on the map.

As UK farmers explore options for spring crops, one choice that stands out is maize. With its versatility, nutritional benefits, and adaptability to varying soil types and farming systems, maize offers promising opportunities for agricultural success.

Whether you’re growing maize under degradable film in the North West, for AD feedstock in the East, as silage for livestock in the South West or even maize for grain in the South East – Agrii can supply the market leading technical advice and varieties you need!

Maize produces good-quality conserved forage for ruminants but is not suitable for growing in all parts of England. Farm location, soil type, altitude and field aspect must be considered carefully before deciding if and where to grow it. Field selection Maize is a high-risk crop for soil erosion. This is because the soil is left exposed

Growing Maize in the uk In terms of the economics of the crop, for varieties grown for anaerobic digesters, yield should be expected to be 45 to 60 tonnes per hectare and contracts to supply digesters should be worth around £35 to £40 per tonne.

Read our tips on establishing maize, from cultivating to drilling, and solving any compaction issues. Refer to this decision tree when planning to drill forage maize. *This date is rough guidance; some maize growers drill earlier when soil conditions and temperature are right. Seedbed quality and careful sowing technique are important.

Apr 8, 2016 · Independent agronomist and maize guru Simon Draper stresses how vitally important it is to get good crop establishment is when growing maize for biogas or for livestock feed in this six-step...

Whether you’re growing maize under degradable film in the North West, for AD feedstock in the East, as silage for livestock in the South West or even maize for grain in the South East – we can supply the market leading technical advice and varieties you need!

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