Maize

Farmers growing maize can save money in nitrogen (N) costs as well as make environmental gains by making better use of plant-available N naturally present in the soil,

Higher and more consistent crop yields are driving the increased use of maize silage as a supplementary feed option across the South Island.

A leading United States crop scientist told delegates at February’s FAR conference in Hamilton that maize growers need to have the basic requirements of soil structure, drainage, season-long weed control and foliar disease protection right if they are to chase high yields.

Precision agriculture and direct drilling are among the tools award-winning maize grower Chris Pellow uses in his Waikato one-man operation. By Glenys Christian.