How to maximise maize from field to feed-out

Maize forms an important part of many dairy diets therefore management is key to maximise feed value and boost winter forage

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Dairy diets often contain 40-60% maize silage, but up to 90% is possible with correct nutritional balancing.
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Dairy diets often contain 40-60% maize silage, but up to 90% is possible with correct nutritional balancing.

Maize harvesting is now under way in parts of the UK, and the hot, dry conditions have left many crops looking below par. With farmers already having had to break into their grass silage stores to feed...

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