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Maize drilling advice

As sowing time approaches, growers will need to ensure soil preparation and conditions are correct to ensure good crop establishment

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Maize drilling advice

Successful maize establishment relies on well-aerated soils, as an oxygen-deficient seedbed increases the risk of poor root formation and premature crop senescence, says Andrew Cook of seed breeders KWS....

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