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Slow and tricky start to the maize growing season

Maize growers have faced significant weather challenges this season and drilling dates were delayed on most farms, with some reported issues with pre-emergence herbicide treatments

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Slow and tricky start to the maize growing season

The prolonged spells of high rainfall may also affect nutrient uptakes and increase disease pressure in the coming weeks, says Tom Turner, of KWS. The UK maize crop should have been sown by mid-May...

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