Two for one maize and grass establishment from Vaderstad Tempo adaptation

Does simultaneous maize and inter-row grass planting provide for a better establishment of both crops with significant cost savings? Toby Whatley reports

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The Moores have adapted their Vaderstad Tempo to establish grass and maize simultaneously.
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The Moores have adapted their Vaderstad Tempo to establish grass and maize simultaneously.

Inter-row establishment of grasses between maize is increasing in popularity as growers are incentivised through schemes to reduce soil run-off. This is supported by water companies and Sustainable Farming...

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