Pilton Monitor Farm: Establishing success in maize

Join us at Pilton Monitor Farm for a practical discussion on setting maize up for success, from establishment through to its role in the wider arable rotation, with host farmers Neil and Michael Christensen and Jon Myhill of the Maize Growers Association.

Following several years of increasingly variable growing conditions, Jon Myhill will explore how growers can make informed decisions around drilling, soil conditions and weather to give maize the best possible start.

We’ll then bring together our host farmers, Adam North, Agronomist at Hutchinsons, and local farmers for a panel discussion, sharing experiences and practical approaches to maize establishment and management.

The meeting will cover:

• Getting maize drilling dates right and avoiding drilling simply by the calendar
• Using soil temperature to help inform establishment decisions
• Planning for variable weather and changing seasonal conditions
• Establishment considerations to give maize the best possible start
• The role of maize within the wider arable rotation
• Farmer and agronomist experiences of what has worked, what hasn’t, and lessons from recent seasons

This event is free to attend but please register. Lunch will be provided.

4 BASIS points are available NRoSO TBC for attending.

Zoe Kingham
Knowledge Exchange Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds