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Growers must consider multiple factors including market knowledge, variety, condition and tilling in order to maximise yield

With maize the mainstay of his forage ration, dairy farmer Jon Bult takes no chances and opts for the best early maturing variety for his needs. An early maize harvest allows him to maximise his use of overwinter cover crops, delivering soil health benefits and the bonus of a Sustainable Farming Incentive payment.

Good quality maize silage is key to the beef finishing business ran by Edward Liversidge

An industry working group set up to tackle the impending ban of seed treatments on maize is hopeful treated seed will be available next spring