Maize shows its robustness in tough conditions

摘要

The past week has seen a lot of activity in maize fields as harvest progresses in challenging field conditions, reports Neil Groom, technical director for Grainseed. "The silage harvesting teams should be congratulated in getting crops harvested in what has become the wettest season on record." Although yields on many farms have been suppressed due to lower levels of sunlight and cooler temperatures, the maize plants have still produced a normal sized cob and laid down starch in the grain.