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Variable outlook for maize harvest

While many maize growers are enjoying a favourable growing year, the prolonged drought in the first half of the season has led to problems in some regions

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Maize harvest results are expected to vary widely this year.
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Maize harvest results are expected to vary widely this year.

Maize harvest results are expected to vary widely this year according to Andrew Cook of KWS, who says quality and yield will be 'across the spectrum' with some 'bumper yields and rocket fuel silages'...

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