29 July 2021

Feeding maize silage to sheep

See our example rations and top tips for feeding maize to ewes or store lambs.

3 February 2025

Feeding maize silage to cattle

Find out if feeding maize is suitable for your cattle and see our information on protein supplementation and feeding co-products.

29 July 2021

Feed value of maize silage and maize grain

Maize is a high energy, high starch feed. Read more about how maize compares to grass silage for protein, energy, and dry matter.

29 July 2021

Feeding maize silage for cattle and sheep

See our information to help understand the feed value of maize silage and maize grain, and some example rations for feeding cattle and sheep.

29 July 2021

Pest, weed and disease threats to maize

Weed control in the first six weeks after sowing is critical to maize performance. Learn more about maize's damaging pests and diseases.

29 July 2021

Maize crop nutrition

Find information on the nitrogen, phosphate and potash requirements of maize and avoiding nutrient overload.

29 July 2021

How to choose a maize variety

The main factors for choosing a maize variety include maturity, yield potential and feed quality. Read our tips on what to look out for when choosing a variety.

4 March 2025

Establishing maize

Read our tips on establishing maize, from cultivating to drilling, and solving any compaction issues.

6 August 2021

Where to grow maize

Location, soil type, altitude and field aspect should be considered before growing maize. Read about the pros and cons of growing maize under film here.

29 July 2021

Growing maize for silage

From the benefits of growing under film, to the control of weeds, pests and disease, our information will help you to grow maize for silage.

29 July 2021

Harvesting maize for silage

See our advice on how to assess the dry matter of maize, when to use an additive, and best practice for the maize silage clamp.

29 July 2021

Costs of growing maize for silage

See how the cost of maize silage, and maize grown under film, compares to grazed grass and grass silage.

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29 July 2021

Feeding maize silage to sheep

3 February 2025

Feeding maize silage to cattle

29 July 2021

Feed value of maize silage and maize grain

29 July 2021

Feeding maize silage for cattle and sheep

29 July 2021

Pest, weed and disease threats to maize

29 July 2021

Maize crop nutrition

29 July 2021

How to choose a maize variety

4 March 2025

Establishing maize

6 August 2021

Where to grow maize

29 July 2021

Growing maize for silage

29 July 2021

Harvesting maize for silage

29 July 2021

Costs of growing maize for silage