Maize and grass silage is the best combination and the cheapest forage available

THE POPULARITY of forage maize has been boosted by earlier maturing varieties and by the introduction of film mulches to accelerate crop development in cool spring weather.

In the right conditions, maize can be a relatively straight forward crop to grow and ensile, and provides good animal nutrition.

Maize and grass silage is the best combination and the cheapest forage available.

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