Biofertiliser could boost dry matter maize yields, growers told

Forage stocks are in need of replenishment following previous disappointments

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Growers can mitigate some of the risks associated with weather volatility by using a biofertiliser
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Growers can mitigate some of the risks associated with weather volatility by using a biofertiliser

Maize growers can boost dry matter yields by 3.6 tonnes/hectare by substituting a portion of their crop's conventional N with a biofertiliser application, according to latest advice which also suggests...

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