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Maize underpins finishing diet for north Yorkshire unit

With plans to double maize acreages this year, Adam Sewell is focusing on picking the right variety for his farm in order to utilise the crop to its full potential for his beef finishing cattle

Katie Jones
Editor, Farmers Guardian and Dairy Farmer
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Adam and Kerry Sewell
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Adam and Kerry Sewell

Growing maize successfully as far north as Scotch Corner, without the aid of film, requires a combination of experience and the right variety. Add in optimum conditions around establishment and yields...

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