Book maize seed early this year

Early maturing maize varieties will be popular this season, so growers should get orders in early to avoid missing out says Dr Simon Pope, maize manager at Wynnstay

Katie Jones
Editor, Farmers Guardian and Dairy Farmer
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Book maize seed early this year

After the past two unsettled seasons for maize growers, many are opting to reduce risk by choosing earlier varieties. Dr Pope says: "Growers recognise the benefits of sowing high performing, very early...

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