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It is well-known that legume crops such as peas and beans benefit from the use of an appropriate inoculant, and now experts suggest it could be the same for maize crops

A Gloucestershire farmer shares his experience as an early adopter of the Carre Inro, which is becoming a popular option for maize growers wanting to reduce tillage passes and establishment costs

Maximising methane output is the primary objective when running an anaerobic digester and, for the Channing family, this means growing the most consistent and high-quality maize feedstock across 405 hectares (1,000 acres). Good advice, on-farm analysis and growing the best varieties all play a part in success.

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.

Following the poor performance of the 2024 maize crop, earlier maturing varieties could be an option to help maintain feed value

Early maturing maize varieties will be popular this season, so growers should get orders in early to avoid missing out says Dr Simon Pope, maize manager at Wynnstay

With almost 70 varieties on the NIAB UK Descriptive list for forage maize and many new unlisted varieties in trials, selecting the right maize variety can be a potential minefield

New sheep housing and a switch to a maize based TMR have been transformational at Wiltshire College and University Centre's Lackham campus

The results of the first 750 maize silages analysed by Trouw Nutrition GB this year clearly demonstrate the effect of the growing season on feed quality

Ian farms in partnership with his family near Knutsford, Cheshire. They manage 700 commercial pedigree Holstein/Friesians on 445 hectares (1,100 acres). Replacements are home-reared and cows are on a composite system. Ian is a representative for Sainsbury’s Dairy Development Group and sits on the AHDB Genetics Advisory Forum