01 October 2024
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5 min read
Maize cobs not yet fully matured.
A lack of summer sunshine and lower heat units this year means that maize in some parts of the UK, particularly the west, is not yet fully matured, and as a result the timing of harvest, clamping and eventual...
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2 min read
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