Navigating the maize maze

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

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Navigating the maize maze

Maize is still the top performing forage crop with significant potential for market growth under the Sustainable Farming Incentive says Hutchinsons agronomist Jim Clark. Mr Clark, who has been working...

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