UK forage maize looking wellβ¦
Itβs been a fun and interesting season for some maize growers, cold winds early on, and then serious growth and heat, followed be droughtβ¦ π
Anyway we are there now, itβs almost ready to harvest in the North.
Getting the best results ππ»π½π½ππ
Part 2 sound on ππ
In part 2 Stevie explains that we arenβt suggesting you harvest wet maize or forage, but that the optimal time will also suit the other forages in the clamps already.
The point about active fibre and digestibility is vitalβ¦
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Are your classroom walls looking bare or boring? Why not order some new, fresh and colourful posters from AHDB? The posters are free of charge, so order now for your classroom refresh in September! π§βπ³
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Here is Stevie Caldwell from Grass Science Seeds explaining when the best time to harvest forage maize is.
He explains the importance of compromise and understanding what the rumen requires.
There is a strong reminder that this is forage maize not grain maize.
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UK Forage maize checks 2025!
GSS Duo Maize
Whenβs yours going to be ready for harvest??
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Congratulations from the Food- a fact of life team to all students receiving their results today! A huge well done to you all β and to the fantastic teachers who supported you along the way. π
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Was delighted to MC the @RbstScotland#GoNative conference last week at the amazing @Guardswellfarm. Great to see the enthusiasm for native breeds and their place in modern agriculture. So much knowledge and experience being shared.
Take the stress out of planning for September and use our schemes of work to help! They are based on the requirements of the KS3 Design and Technology Cooking and Nutrition curriculum and are applicable across all of the UK π¨βπ³
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Evening grass walk to help think out options. Growth below ave at 30kg and maintaining afc at 3000. Taller covers showing better growth as usual.
Silage yields back by about 30% so looking at opportunistic cutting options without affecting grazing platform too badly