forage maize

Is forage maize a good spring cropping option on arable farms?

N.Ireland

Is forage maize a good spring cropping option on arable farms?

Co. Down arable farmer, Allan Chambers, dedicates one third of his 360ac farm to forage maize production on an annual basis.

Global demand and ‘weather worries’ driving world grain markets – AHDB

Arable

Global demand and ‘weather worries’ driving world grain markets – AHDB

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that world grain markets are continuing to gather momentum.

Early crop nutrient availability driver for forage maize production – PDA

N.Ireland

Early crop nutrient availability driver for forage maize production – PDA

The Potash Development Association (PDA) is advising that early crop nutrient availability will maximise forage maize final yields.

NI forage maize growers expecting earliest harvest in living memory

Arable

NI forage maize growers expecting earliest harvest in living memory

There is now an almost universal expectation that forage maize crops in Northern Ireland will be harvested in about a fortnight’s time

Forage maize – yields of 50t/ha achievable

Arable

Forage maize – yields of 50t/ha achievable

According to the Potash Development Association, forage maize crops can deliver yields of up to 50t/ha on fresh weight basis within 4 months