“Monosem has decades of experience in this respect, which is reflected in the quality and robustness of its drills. As the soils then quickly dried out and became hard, it made it difficult for maize roots to penetrate in search of water and nutrients, and therefore affecting yields. We’ll pick our favourites to share in the magazine, on FWi.co.uk and on social media. Harvest is one of the most hectic and exciting times of year on the farm. 8.3 million tonnes of production was harvested, 3.7% more than in 2018 and 5.0% more than the average of the previous five years. Do you have questions about Farmers Guide and the services we offer? “2018 was a bizarre year, and while some people got away with reasonable yields, the national figure is estimated to be down 20–25 per cent on average.”. Since its launch in April 2014, Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV has been the go-to model for those wishing to dabble in the world of hybrid SUVs.
The reason for this is that the crop is a lot more uniform. The feeling has been that it would also be banned in the UK, but some are now saying there may be a small window of opportunity and that there may not be a ban after all.
Last year’s trials for the Maize Descriptive List were challenged by the heat and dry conditions, reflecting commercial crops, reports NIAB forage crop specialist Ellie Sweetman. The machines will also be used with a new and improved Oxo-biodegradable film that brings several important advantages. The maize establishment window is almost upon us and thoughts will be turning towards maize sowing. This grain will be used to replace cereal grains that the AD plant has traditionally used. The provisional 2019 wheat harvest for the UK is 16.3 million tonnes, an increase of 20.1% on 2018. To protect milk production from seasonal grass changes, Dr Kirkland recommends buffer feeding with rumen-protected fat supplements specific to the particular needs of the farm to improve digestibility while acting as a dense energy source. “This latest evolution of the product will be made at a new facility at our base in Ireland using a next generation resin that allows it to be even thinner (at 5.5 microns) than earlier versions, without losing any of its strength. Combining the Mzuri strip tillage drill with precision seeding, the Xzact system delivers a 3-in-1 drill in a single pass. Harvest is one of the most hectic and exciting times of year on the farm. The benefit of all this to the farmer is that, if you grow maize again the following year, there is a better and more structured seedbed. Almost 52,000 have been sold…, Every commercial farm has its own aims and parameters, but there are some key breeding goals and culling criteria to drive suckler herd performance and profit. “Most growers who are producing for an AD work on a low-cost strategy which often includes spending the least possible on soil cultivation.”. The Xzact system uses mini hoppers which are automatically replenished by a bulk fill mechanism directly from the Pro-Til’s main 2800-litre tank, extending drilling time and reducing downtime. This caught many growers out and resulted in a lot of dry maize … Another threat to maize seed establishment comes from fungal disease, and Mr Burgess points to a relatively new seed treatment which offers protection. 3. We will then review and publish if approved. Tyres and machines were cleaned off with water from an adapted slurry bowser with a hose fitted to it. Maize in the rotation also helps the business get on top of black-grass, also reducing the farm’s chemical and fertiliser usage. Accurate individual seed placement is delivered via an electronic precision seeding unit and coulter assembly while constant hydraulic pressure is exerted onto each coulter arm to maintain seeding depth accuracy.
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He stresses that farmers need to focus on harvesting maize in optimum conditions to ensure the best yield of high quality maize silage.
This then goes into the main drains, and it carries nitrogen and phosphate into the water supply which then needs to be removed by the Water Board – an expensive process. Improving heifer calf performance, making the most of maize after a good growing season and protecting milk production from late summer grass changes. But this will not be a problem as long as farmers get their rotation in order, ensuring they don’t follow long-term grass with maize. Brian Copestake, LG UK Sales Manager advises watching maize crops closely to ensure a well-timed harvest. Then please contact us on: All material published on farmersguide.co.uk is copyrighted © 2020 Early Bird Farming Publications Ltd. All rights reserved. The effect of this is visible to the naked eye.
Seed treatments are up for review this October. John Burgess, maize product manager for KWS UK, offers some tips on maximising drilling success, and takes a look at herbicide options.