51AVÊÓÆµ

Earlier maturing maize varieties may be required to combat UK weather

Following the poor performance of the 2024 maize crop, earlier maturing varieties could be an option to help maintain feed value

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
clock • 4 min read
Later sowing and poor growing conditions led to dry matter levels being 3% lower for 2024 crops.
Image:

Later sowing and poor growing conditions led to dry matter levels being 3% lower for 2024 crops.

Speaking at this year's Maize Forum, product manager at Limagrain, Tim Richmond, said the UK's difficult and variable weather conditions last year contributed to a poor performing crop, lacking in starch...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Livestock

Opinion: We are all sitting smug with how much grass is in the clamp

Opinion: We are all sitting smug with how much grass is in the clamp

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon talks of good grass crops and the recent warm weather

Katie Fallon
clock 14 July 2026 • 1 min read
Who pays when livestock end up on the railway?

Who pays when livestock end up on the railway?

A herd of cows on the West Coast Main Line recently captured national attention

Alex Black
clock 14 July 2026 • 3 min read
Future proofing is key to success of Gold Cup winning dairy business

Future proofing is key to success of Gold Cup winning dairy business

Almost 1,000 producers and industry professionals attended the Gold Cup open day hosted by the 2026 winners, T.N. Morrow and Partners

Athwenna Irons
clock 13 July 2026 • 6 min read